Postdoc: Protein Engineering & HTS for Brain Tools

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

Job summary

The St-Pierre Lab at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to develop next-generation tools for interfacing with the brain, including genetically encoded voltage indicators, optogenetic silencers, and fluorescent proteins.

The role requires expertise in protein engineering, optical system development, high-throughput screening, electrophysiology, or computational approaches.

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.

Education

MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field

Job description

The St-Pierre Lab at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to develop next-generation tools for interfacing with the brain, including genetically encoded voltage indicators, optogenetic silencers, and fluorescent proteins.

The role requires expertise in protein engineering, optical system development, high-throughput screening, electrophysiology, or computational approaches.