Postdoc: Brain-Interface Protein Engineering & HTS

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine's St-Pierre Lab in Houston seeks a Postdoctoral Associate to develop next-generation tools for interfacing with the brain, including genetically encoded voltage indicators (GEVIs), optogenetic silencers, and fluorescent proteins. You will lead and contribute to independent and collaborative projects, set up and optimize experimental equipment, mentor lab members, and present findings at meetings and conferences.

MD or Ph.D.

Qualifications

• MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Leads and contributes to research projects, both independently and collaboratively.
• Sets up, maintains, and optimizes experimental equipment.
• Mentors and trains lab members in techniques and experimental design.
• Presents research findings in lab meetings and at scientific conferences.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Protein engineering

Optical system development

High-throughput screening

Electrophysiology

Computational approaches

Education

MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science / Health Science

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine's St-Pierre Lab in Houston seeks a Postdoctoral Associate to develop next-generation tools for interfacing with the brain, including genetically encoded voltage indicators (GEVIs), optogenetic silencers, and fluorescent proteins. You will lead and contribute to independent and collaborative projects, set up and optimize experimental equipment, mentor lab members, and present findings at meetings and conferences.

MD or Ph.D.