Postdoc, Neurogenetics & Transcriptomics in Neural Circuits

1000scholars; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine’s NIH-funded laboratory led by Dr. Hsiao-Tuan Chao invites applications for a postdoctoral associate to advance basic and translational neuroscience and genetics research.

Our team studies neural circuit development, inhibitory neurobiology, cerebellar circuits, and synaptic function in epilepsy, autism, and related disorders using fly and mouse models, sequencing, imaging, transcriptomics, and electrophysiology.

Qualifications

• MD or PhD in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
• No experience required.
• Strong publication record in neuroscience, genetics, neurophysiology, transcriptomics, or developmental biology preferred.
• Experience with hiPSC models or genetic model organisms (mouse or fruit fly) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs and conducts specialized and advanced research experiments.
• Evaluates and analyzes data.
• Establishes new research protocols and procedures.
• Summarizes research findings and publish results in research journals.
• Maintains laboratory operations.
• Supervises research staff.

Skills

Neuroscience

Genetics

Neurophysiology

Transcriptomics

Developmental biology

Education

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

Tools

Electrophysiology

Genomic sequencing

Transcriptomics

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine’s NIH-funded laboratory led by Dr. Hsiao-Tuan Chao invites applications for a postdoctoral associate to advance basic and translational neuroscience and genetics research.

Our team studies neural circuit development, inhibitory neurobiology, cerebellar circuits, and synaptic function in epilepsy, autism, and related disorders using fly and mouse models, sequencing, imaging, transcriptomics, and electrophysiology.