Postdoctoral Associate- Genomics

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative institution seeks a Postdoctoral Associate in Genomics to advance research in ocular tissues. This role focuses on analyzing high-throughput multi-omic data, contributing to understanding genetic associations in AMD. Ideal candidates will possess strong genomics and molecular biology skills, with a passion for data science and a record of scientific productivity. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge techniques and contribute to impactful research in a collaborative environment. If you are eager to make significant contributions to biomedical science, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Strong genomics and molecular biology skills are essential.
• Some experience in programming is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and analyze research projects in genomics.
• Perform cellular and molecular biology techniques.

Skills

Genomics

Molecular Biology

Data Science

Programming

Cell Culture

CRISPR

Education

MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science

Ph.D. in Human Genetics

Ph.D. in Molecular Biology

Tools

Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)

Luciferase Assays

Job description

Job Title: Postdoctoral Associate- Genomics

Division: Ophthalmology

Work Arrangement:

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: Per NIH guidelines

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule:

Summary

The Postdoctoral Associate is a trainee working in an apprenticeship capacity in preparation for a career as a scientific professional. The Postdoctoral Associate will work on functional characterization of AMD-GWAS signals to understand the molecular basis of observed genetic associations. The position will focus heavily on analysis of high-throughput bulk and single-cell multi-omic data (ATAC-seq and RNA-seq) in ocular tissues. The ideal candidate will have strong genomics and molecular biology skills, and some experience in programming is desirable. Must demonstrate scientific productivity, rigor, and creativity with a strong publication record in peer-reviewed scientific journals.

Job Duties

• Plan, conduct, and analyze research projects.
• Dissociate human/model organisms tissue samples and prepare them for next-generation sequencing (NGS) compatible experiments.
• Perform a wide range of cellular and molecular biology techniques, such as cell culture, CRISPR-mediated genome editing, and luciferase assays.
• Apply intellectual curiosity and passion for applying data science to biomedical problems.
• Summarize, visualize, and communicate research and analysis findings to the principal investigator and for research publications in scientific journals.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in human genetics, cell biology, molecular biology, vision research, or other related field.
• Adept at genomics and cellular/molecular in-vitro assays and techniques.

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.