Postdoctoral Associate - Human Genetics

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical research institution is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to study the molecular bases of lung development in humans. You will design scientific experiments, analyze data, and present findings while collaborating with research teams. Candidates should hold an MD or Ph.D. in a relevant field; experience in genomic techniques is preferred but not required. This position offers training in grant applications and opportunities to participate in seminars and conferences.

Qualifications

• MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
• Experience in genomic analysis techniques is a plus.
• Prior experience in developmental genetics is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct scientific experiments.
• Perform data analysis using advanced techniques.
• Present results and summarize research findings.
• Collaborate with the lab's bioinformatics team.
• Maintain laboratory operations and supervise research staff.

Skills

Genomic analysis techniques

Next-generation sequencing

Data analysis

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Education

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

Ph.D. in human or molecular genetics

Tools

next-generation sequencing

qPCR

chromosomal microarrays

droplet digital PCR

Job description

Summary

The lab of Dr. Pawel Stankiewicz is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to work on an NIH‑funded project focused on studying the molecular bases of lung development in humans. Training will be provided in grant application preparation. At Baylor College of Medicine, postdoctoral associates will have access to daily lectures and seminars at Baylor, and can participate in domestic conferences, meetings, and the annual departmental retreat. The position involves work with technologies/techniques such as next‑generation sequencing (whole genome sequencing, exome sequencing, RNA‑seq, ChIP‑seq, Hi‑C), array CGH, droplet digital PCR, and genome editing. The Associate will study the genetic bases of lung development and the pathogenesis of lethal lung developmental disorders. Research will use clinical specimens and human cell lines to identify novel genes and mechanisms of gene regulation playing an important role in lung development, as well as biomarkers that can be translated to the clinic.

https://www.bcm.edu/people-search/pawel-stankiewicz-31243

Job Duties

• Designs and conducts logical scientific experiments.
• Performs data analysis.
• Works with technologies/techniques such as next‑generation sequencing (whole genome sequencing, exome sequencing, RNA‑seq, ChIP‑seq, Hi‑C), array CGH, droplet digital PCR, and genome editing.
• Shows competency in troubleshooting.
• Presents results to the research group in weekly meetings.
• Participates in domestic conferences, meetings, and the annual departmental retreat.
• Summarizes research findings in scientific manuscripts to be published in research or clinical journals, prepares project reports, grant proposals, and abstracts.
• Collaborates with the bioinformatics and functional genomics team in the lab.
• Establishes new research protocols and procedures.
• Maintains laboratory operations.
• Supervises research staff.
• Performs 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

• Ph.D. in human or molecular genetics.
• Experience in genomic analysis techniques that includes next‑generation sequencing – DNA and transcriptome, chromosomal microarrays, cell culture, qPCR, gene regulation assays, 3D chromatin structure.
• Prior experience in the area of developmental genetics.

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