Postdoctoral Associate- Targeted Protein Degradation
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Location: Houston, TX
- Job Number: 7318029 (Ref #: 23422-en_US)
- Posting Date: Newly posted
Job Description
Summary
A postdoctoral position in biology is available in the Mingxing Teng laboratory at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. The position is focused on the discovery and characterization of small-molecule protein degraders. This position offers up to five years of support, based on performance. Candidates with a proven track record in chemical biology, molecular cell biology or structural biology are expected to work with the team to push the boundaries of basic research.
Job Duties
- Complies with the intellectual property compliance requirements of the institute and laboratory.
- Demonstrates honesty with any raw experimental data.
- Performs research including but not limited to cell culture, biochemical and cell-based assays, genetic engineering, murine modeling of cancer.
- Designs advanced experiments and executing protocols.
- Documents and presents experimental results in a professional manner.
- Contributes to the development of a laboratory culture that emphasizes urgency and scientific excellence.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
- No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proactively helps the team succeed.
- Takes ownership of team-based tasks.
- Organized with close attention to detail and strong time management skills.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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