Postdoctoral Associate- Genomics
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Location: Houston, TX
- Job Number: 7162244 (Ref #: 16880-en_US)
- Posting Date: Recently posted
- Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
The Postdoctoral Associate are trainees working in an apprenticeship capacity in preparation for a career as a scientific professional. The Postdoctoral Associate will work on functional characterization of AMD-GWAS signals to understand the molecular basis of observed genetic associations. The position will focus heavily on analysis of high-throughput bulk and single-cell multi-omic data (ATAC-seq and RNA-seq) in ocular tissues. The ideal candidate will have strong genomics and molecular biology skills and some experience in programming is desirable. Must demonstrate scientific productivity, rigor and creativity with a strong publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Job Duties
- Plan, conductand analyzeresearch projects.
- Dissociate human/model organisms tissue samples and prepare them for next-generation sequencing (NGS) compatible experiments.
- Perform a wide range of cellular and molecular biology techniques, such as cell culture, CRISPR-mediated genome editing and luciferase assays.
- Apply intellectual curiosity and passion for applying data science to biomedical problems.
- Summarize, visualize, and communicate research and analyses findings to principal investigator and for research publications in scientific journals.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
- No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in human genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, vision research or other related field
- Adept at genomics and cellular/molecular in-vitro assays and techniques
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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.
