Cardiac Gene Therapy Postdoc - Translational Research

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Baylor College of Medicine Laboratory for Translational Therapeutics in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery seeks a Postdoctoral Associate with expertise in molecular biology and in vivo surgical research in Houston, TX.

This role supports gene therapy and gene editing studies in small and large animal cardiovascular models. The position follows NIH-like stipend guidelines; the work is onsite with a typical Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• MD or PhD in Basic Science, Health Science, or related field.
• Expertise in molecular biology and in vivo surgical research.
• Supports gene therapy and gene editing studies in animal models.

Responsibilities

• Executes and assists in gene therapy studies in small and large surgical animal disease models.
• Acquires and analyzes physiological data relevant to the model system.
• Performs tissue harvest and molecular/imaging analysis (immunoblot, IF, IHC, RT-qPCR).
• Designs and executes gene editing and molecular cloning experiments, including vector engineering and target validation.
• Contributes to grant applications and manuscript preparation.
• Mentors rotating students.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Molecular biology

In vivo surgical research

Gene therapy

Gene editing

Animal models

Data analysis

Education

MD or PhD in Basic Science/Health Science

Tools

Immunoblot

Immunofluorescence (IF)

Immunohistochemistry (IHC)

RT-qPCR

Job description

The Baylor College of Medicine Laboratory for Translational Therapeutics in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery seeks a Postdoctoral Associate with expertise in molecular biology and in vivo surgical research in Houston, TX.

This role supports gene therapy and gene editing studies in small and large animal cardiovascular models. The position follows NIH-like stipend guidelines; the work is onsite with a typical Monday–Friday schedule.