Postdoctoral Associate

Women In Science; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to receive advanced mentored training in experimental design and translational studies. The role involves mammalian cell culture, RNA-based assays, and bioinformatic analyses, with collaboration across clinical investigators and scientists.

The position aims to prepare the candidate for an independent biomedical and translational research career, with duties spanning experiments, data processing, literature reviews,

Qualifications

• The candidate must have an MD or PhD in a relevant field.
• No prior experience is required for this postdoctoral position.
• PhD in molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, genomics, neuroscience, bioinformatics or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct, and evaluate molecular and cellular research experiments.
• Process and analyze biological samples from human donors.
• Maintain mammalian cell cultures using sterile techniques.
• Assist with extracellular vesicle isolation and characterization.
• Perform RNA isolation, RT-qPCR, and related assays.
• Support transcriptomic and bioinformatic analyses using workflows.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Molecular biology

Cell culture

Bioinformatics

Data analysis

Education

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

No experience required

Tools

R

Python

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

Job posting number: #7370931 (Ref:26280-en_US)

Summary

The Department Neurology is looking for an eager Postdoctoral Associate will receive advanced mentored training in basic and translational experimental design. The associate will conduct laboratory studies using samples from human donors, assist with mammalian cell culture and extracellular vesicle isolation, and apply molecular, RNA-based, data analytic, and bioinformatic methods. The position is intended to prepare the associate for an independent career in biomedical and translational research.

Job Duties

• Plans, conducts, and evaluates molecular and cellular research experiments.
• Processes and analyzes biological samples obtained from human donors.
• Maintains mammalian cell cultures using sterile techniques and performs experimental treatments and sample collection.
• Assists with extracellular vesicle isolation, purification, characterization, and functional studies.
• Performs RNA isolation, quality assessment, reverse transcription, quantitative PCR, and related molecular assays.
• Supports transcriptomic and bioinformatic analyses using established computational workflows.
• Uses R, Python, or comparable software for data processing, statistical analysis, and visualization.
• Develops, optimizes, documents, and follows laboratory protocols and standard operating procedures.
• Maintains accurate laboratory notebooks, sample inventories, metadata, code, and research records.
• Performs quality control, troubleshoots experimental or analytic problems, and interprets findings using appropriate controls.
• Reviews scientific literature and contributes to the development of new research questions and methods.
• Prepares manuscripts, abstracts, figures, presentations, progress reports, and sections of grant applications.
• Collaborates with clinical investigators, laboratory scientists, bioinformaticians, statisticians, and research staff.
• Supports multiple experimental and analytic projects while maintaining attention to detail, scientific rigor, and reproducibility.
• May assist with laboratory operations and the training students and research staff.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, genomics, neuroscience, bioinformatics, computational biology, biomedical science, or a related field.
• Graduate or postgraduate research experience in lab dealing with molecular or cellular biology, RNA research, cell culture, extracellular vesicles, bioinformatics, or a related area.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.

More Info

Job posting number: #7370931 (Ref:26280-en_US)

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Employer Location: Baylor College of Medicine

Houston,Texas

United States

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