Postdoctoral Associate - Fusion genes and chimeric RNAs - Pathology (90002106)
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Location: Houston, TX
- Job Number: 7089522 (Ref #: 9471-en_US)
- Posting Date: Nov 19, 2021
- Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
The person is responsible for the research projects on the topic of cancer fusion genes and chimeric RNAs and their functional and clinical significance.
Job Duties
- Carries out the experiments using techniques such as RT-PCR, genomic PCR, mammalian cell culture, cell sorting, and immuno assays.
- Analyzes the data and writes up manuscript for publications.
- Works closely with the Principal Investigator and other team members to coordinate all phases of the projects.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. degree and possesses outstanding knowledge and skills in molecular biology, and is familiar with the related techniques such as RT-PCR and genomic PCR, mammalian cell culture and immuno assays.
Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
