Postdoc: Chemical Biology & Microbiome Research

Baylor University; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor University’s Wright Group in the Departments of Biology and Chemistry & Biochemistry is seeking multiple postdoctoral research associates with expertise in chemical biology and/or chemoproteomics. The focus is phenotype-driven microbiome studies, with emphasis on chemical probes for selective isolation of pathogens from oral microbiomes.

Candidates with Ph.D. in chemical biology or related fields, and experience in probe synthesis, proteomics, and cell sorting, are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with background in chemical biology, organic chemistry, or related field.
• Ability to independently design and execute experiments.
• Experience synthesizing and applying chemical probes or protein-targeting small molecules.
• Applicants with probe-dependent cell sorting or chemoproteomics experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute independent research in phenotype-driven microbiome studies.
• Perform laboratory research with emphasis on selective isolation of cells from microbiomes.
• Use fluorescence-activated cell sorting, organic synthesis, and proteomics/chemoproteomics.
• Develop data analysis workflows for cell sorting and proteomics with bioinformaticians.
• Contribute to reports, papers, posters, and presentations; mentor students.

Skills

Chemical biology

Chemoproteomics

Organic synthesis

Protein labeling

Education

PhD in Chemistry / Chemical Biology

Tools

LC-MS

Fluorescence microscopy

FACS

Job description

Baylor University’s Wright Group in the Departments of Biology and Chemistry & Biochemistry is seeking multiple postdoctoral research associates with expertise in chemical biology and/or chemoproteomics. The focus is phenotype-driven microbiome studies, with emphasis on chemical probes for selective isolation of pathogens from oral microbiomes.

Candidates with Ph.D. in chemical biology or related fields, and experience in probe synthesis, proteomics, and cell sorting, are encouraged to apply.