Postdoctoral Associate- Neuropsychiatric Disorders
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Location: Houston, TX
- Job Number: 7099909 (Ref #: 11413-en_US)
- Posting Date: May 12, 2022
- Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
The Holder Lab investigates the genetic, molecular and neuronal underpinnings of neurodevelopmental and neuropsychiatric disorders. We seek a highly motivated individual for a fully funded post-doctoral position to aid in ongoing projects to aid in developing therapeutic entry points for neurodevelopmental disorders.
Job Duties
- Performs mouse breeding and husbandry to validate genetic modifiers previously identified in a cell based screen.
- Validation will be through biochemical analysis and behavioral experiments.
- Cultures primary neurons for biochemical and microscopic validation of the previously identified genetic modifiers.
- Performs neuron differentiation from patient-derived iPSCs already in the lab for validation of genetic modifiers.
- Performs rigorous and well controlled experiments as well as data analysis.
- Participates in research grant preparation, manuscript writing and presentation of research results at professional conferences.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
- No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Extensive knowledge of basic molecular, cell culture and mouse physiologic techniques.
- Experience with either with induced human neurons or electrophysiologic techniques.
- Excellent written/oral communication and organizational skills are required, and the candidate must work effectively in a team environment.
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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