Postdoctoral Associate
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7289529 (Ref:20839-en_US)
Posted: October 27, 2024
Job Description
Summary
Dr. Zhao's Lab at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, is recruiting for postdoctoral researcher positions. The lab focuses on studying the neurobiology of interoception, which involves understanding how our body senses and processes internal cues. Researchers will employ a variety of advanced tools from neuroscience, immunology, genetics, and physiology to explore these processes. Ideal candidates will have backgrounds in neuroscience, immunology, bioinformatics, or related fields and are expected to contribute to and benefit from collaborative research efforts.
Candidates should have a strong commitment to scientific excellence and be willing to engage in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment. The lab offers a unique opportunity to work on cutting-edge research projects that have the potential to impact the understanding of neurobiological processes significantly. Applicants who are innovative and adaptable, with a proactive approach to problem-solving, will thrive in this dynamic research setting.
Job Duties
- ConductsResearch Experiments: Postdoctoral researchers in Dr. Zhao's lab will design, execute, and analyze complex experiments related to interoception, utilizing techniques such as AAV-based viral tracing, whole-mount tissue clearing, and single-cell transcriptomics. They will also be involved in integrating multi-omics data for bioinformatics positions.
- Conducts Data Analysis and Interpretation: Researchers will analyze experimental data using advanced statistical methods and bioinformatics tools. They will interpret results in the context of existing literature and prepare findings for publication in top-tier journals.
- Conducts Lab Management and Collaboration: Postdoctoral researchers will mentor junior lab members, manage day-to-day lab operations, and collaborate closely with team members across different disciplines to drive the lab's research objectives forward.
- Conductsand overseeshigh-stakes experiments with a focus on neurobiology and immunology.
- Collaborateson interdisciplinary projects that combine expertise in neuroscience, bioinformatics, and computational science.
- Preparesand submitsgrant proposals to secure additional funding for lab research.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
- No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in neuroscience, immunology, bioinformatics, or related fields.
- Experience with advanced experimental techniques in neuroscience, immunology, bioinformatics, or related fields.
- Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals, demonstrating a solid research background.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a strong motivation for scientific discovery.
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.
