Postdoctoral Associate- Chronic Lung Disorders
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Location: Houston, TX
- Job Number: 7303160 (Ref #: 21538-en_US)
- Posting Date: Newly posted
Job Description
Summary
Baylor College of Medicine is looking for a talented postdoctoral associate with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. This position offers an opportunity to work on translational research projects in the field of pulmonary fibrosis using animal and primary cell culture models, single-cell, and spatial transcriptomics approaches. The postdoctoral associate will be expected to build a publication record in high-profile scientific journals and apply for internal and extramural funding that will facilitate his/her career development in an academic environment.
Job Duties
- Workswith small animal models of organ fibrosis, primary cell culture systems, 3D culture systems, flow cytometry, immunofluorescent imaging, RT-qPCR, western blotting, gene silencing and overexpression.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
- No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong skills in troubleshooting experiments, data analysis and interpretation, basic knowledge on working with large data sets such as transcriptomics.
- Ph.D. in molecular biology, fibrosis or a related field.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to prepare and present research findings at research meetings, ability to work independently and to work effectively within the team, strong skills in manuscript writing, and ability to work under stringent deadlines.
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.
