Postdoctoral Associate
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7293148 (Ref:20926-en_US)
Posted: November 6, 2024
Job Description
Summary
A postdoctoral position in biology is available in the TENG laboratory at Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, TX), an interdisciplinary group using medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, and molecular cell biology for early-stage drug discovery efforts. Candidates with a proven track record in chemical biology or molecular cell biology are expected to work with the team to push the boundaries of cancer research.
Job Duties
- Complieswith the intellectual property compliance requirements of the institute and laboratory.
- Exhibitshonesty with any raw experimental data.
- Performsresearch including but not limited to cell culture, biochemical and cell-based assays, genetic engineering, murine modeling of cancer.
- Designsadvanced experiments and executing protocols.
- Documentsand presentsexperimental results in a professional manner.
- Contributesto 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
- Ph.D. in chemical biology, molecular cell biology, or other relevant fields.
- Exceptional scientific background with a track record of problem solving.
- Expert in designing or executing biochemical and cellular assays.
- Strong ability to perform both self-directed and guided research.
- Collaborative mindset - strong teamworking capabilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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.
