Neuroscience Postdoc: AIS Phosphorylation & Proteomics

Baylor College of Medicine (BCM); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gao Lab at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate funded by an NIH R01 grant to study AIS protein phosphorylation and dynamic regulation using proteomics, genome engineering, and electrophysiology.

The position emphasizes independent project leadership, protocol development, and mentoring of students and trainees with collaboration across the Texas Medical Center.

Qualifications

• MD or PhD in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
• Experience in neuroscience laboratory techniques is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and conducts advanced cellular neuroscience research with a focus on AIS protein phosphorylation and dynamic regulation.
• Designs, analyzes, and interprets experiments using molecular biology, genome engineering, proteomics, imaging, and electrophysiology.
• Establishes new research protocols and contributes to long-term strategies.
• Provides intellectual contribution to other ongoing projects and assists PI in shaping directions.
• Demonstrates collaboration and mentors students and trainees; pursues grant opportunities and attends seminars.

Job description

The Gao Lab at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate funded by an NIH R01 grant to study AIS protein phosphorylation and dynamic regulation using proteomics, genome engineering, and electrophysiology.

The position emphasizes independent project leadership, protocol development, and mentoring of students and trainees with collaboration across the Texas Medical Center.