Postdoc: Metabolic Hormone & Incretin Research

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine, in Houston, TX, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in Metabolic Hormone and Weight Loss Biology. The position focuses on incretin biology, connexin43, and extracellular matrix in systemic metabolism, using biochemistry, molecular biology, cell culture, imaging, and rodent physiology.

The successful candidate will engineer novel mouse models, perform molecular assays, analyze data, prepare manuscripts, and contribute to pursuing extramural funding.

Qualifications

• MD or PhD in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
• No experience required.
• Recent graduates with a science background are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Carries out cell culture and molecular biology procedures (DNA, RNA, protein isolation, qPCR, western blot, ELISA, immunofluorescence).
• Designs and conducts experiments, analyzes data, and reports results to the PI.
• Engages in manuscript preparation and presents findings at meetings.
• Explores extramural postdoctoral funding opportunities.

Skills

Biochemistry

Molecular biology

Education

MD or PhD in Basic Science, Health Science, or related field

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine, in Houston, TX, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in Metabolic Hormone and Weight Loss Biology. The position focuses on incretin biology, connexin43, and extracellular matrix in systemic metabolism, using biochemistry, molecular biology, cell culture, imaging, and rodent physiology.

The successful candidate will engineer novel mouse models, perform molecular assays, analyze data, prepare manuscripts, and contribute to pursuing extramural funding.