Postdoctoral Associate
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Location: Houston, TX
- Job Number: 7119165 (Ref #: 14194-en_US)
- Posting Date: 3 months ago
- Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
This individual will design and conduct experiments in areas of host molecular and cellular signaling that are impacted by gut-derived metabolites. This individual will examine the role of nitric oxide signaling as an unexplored contributor to host-microbiome interactions. A strong background in cellular or molecular signaling and molecular biology is highly desirable.
If interested, please contact Dr. Tor Savidge at [email protected]
Job Duties
- Participates in funded research projects and assist the laboratory in obtaining additional funding.
- Designs and conducts experiments in areas of host molecular and cellular signaling that are impacted by gut-derived metabolites.
- Performs host signaling studies focused on nitric oxide signaling and innate immunity and should be proficient in research methods centered on cellular signaling and molecular biology.
- Assists with molecular biology and cell signaling studies in the Texas Childrens Microbiome Center
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
- No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- A strong background in cellular or molecular signaling and molecular biology is highly desirable.
- Applicants with previous experience in studying molecular or cell biology will be favorably considered.
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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