Postdoctoral Associate- Neurophysiology/Transcriptomics

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine’s Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in Neurophysiology and Transcriptomics. This NIH‑funded lab investigates neural circuit development, inhibitory neurobiology, and translational neuroscience related to epilepsy, autism, and ataxia.

The position offers onsite work in Houston, TX, with a collaborative environment and access to world‑class facilities for electrophysiology, transcriptomics, imaging, and

Qualifications

• MD or PhD in basic science or health science required.
• No experience required.
• Strong publication record preferred in neuroscience, genetics, neurophysiology, transcriptomics, or developmental biology.

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.

Education

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

Job description

Postdoctoral Associate- Neurophysiology/Transcriptomics

Division: TCH Departments; Work Arrangement: Onsite only; Location: Houston, TX; Salary Range: Hiring up to $70,000; FLSA Status: Exempt; Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Summary

A postdoctoral associate position is available in the NIH-funded laboratory of Dr. Hsiao-Tuan Chao at the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute, which is affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital. We are seeking a highly motivated research scientist to join our team engaged in basic and translational neuroscience and genetics research. Our laboratory focuses on understanding neural circuit development and function, inhibitory neurobiology, cerebellar neural circuits, and synaptic function in neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders such as epilepsy, autism, ataxia, and leukoencephalopathies. We utilize multiple approaches including fruit fly and mouse models, genomic sequencing for disease gene discovery, state-of-the art imaging, transcriptomics, electrophysiology, molecular biology, molecular genetics, and behavioral techniques.

On-going projects address fundamental questions about the transcriptional regulation of inhibitory neuronal development and function in neural circuits, the role of cerebellar circuit dysfunction, and disrupted gene regulatory networks in neurologic disorders. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the interface of basic neuroscience and genetics research with translational potential in a highly collaborative and stimulating environment located in the nation’s largest research and medical center – Texas Medical Center.

Job Duties

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong foundation and publication record in neuroscience, genetics, neurophysiology, transcriptomics, or developmental biology.
• Candidate needs to have one of the three following areas of expertise: (1) electrophysiology and neural circuit analysis, (2) transcriptomics and sequencing approaches, or (3) developmental neurobiology.
• Prior experience in hiPSC models or genetic model organisms (mouse or fruit fly), and neuroscience research preferred.

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

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Requisition ID: 23596

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