Postdoctoral Associate - Research in Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to lead independent and collaborative projects in myeloproliferative neoplasms. Responsibilities include designing experiments, data analysis, and presenting findings at conferences.

The role emphasizes ownership of research, rigorous methods, and collaboration within a vibrant lab environment. Salary ranges align with NIH stipend guidelines for postdoctoral associates.

Qualifications

• MD or PhD in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
• No experience required.
• PhD and/or MD in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or Genetics, or related field.
• Experience in DNA/RNA sequence analyses and bioinformatics would be desired.
• Be willing to work with mice.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong publication record and experience presenting at meetings.

Responsibilities

• Designs, optimizes, and executes research experiments.
• Performs experimental design, data analysis, and interpretation with guidance.
• Collaborates with lab members and faculty at departmental or inter-institutional levels.
• Manages time and multiple projects, prioritizing deadlines.
• Mentors research staff and students as appropriate.
• Communicates findings at local, national, and international conferences.
• Prepares data into figures and manuscripts for publication and grant proposals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Publication record

Presentation experience

Education

MD or PhD in Basic Science/Health Science

Job description

Job Title: Postdoctoral Associate - Research in Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

Division: Duncan Cancer Center

Work Arrangement: Onsite only

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: $63,480 - $68,000

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Summary

An enthusiastic postdoctoral associate who will work on independent and collaborative projects, and who will contribute to the vibrant and team-oriented laboratory environment. The Postdoctoral Associate is expected to drive and take ownership of their research project, design and perform biological experiments with rigor, be highly organized and communicative, and maintain high work ethics. The lab welcomes Postdoctoral Associates who are recent graduates and are interested in pursuing an independent academic career.

Baylor College of Medicine typically follows similar to the NIH stipulated stipend guidelines for Postdoctoral Associates.

Job Duties

• Designs, optimizes, and executes research experiments to answer questions related to research projects.
• Performs and is responsible for experimental design, analysis of resulting data, and data interpretation independently (with guidance from the PI or other lab members).
• Works collaboratively with other lab members, senior researchers, and faculty members at the departmental or inter-institutional levels.
• Manages time and multiple projects efficiently while prioritizing deadlines and projects.
• Assists PI in training and mentoring research staff and undergraduate and graduate students as appropriate.
• Communicates their findings with other scientists at local, national, and international scientific conferences.
• Works on presentation and preparation of data into figures, written project updates, oral presentations (including lab meetings, journal clubs) to support manuscript writing for publication and grant proposals.
• 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. and/or M.D. in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or Genetics, or related field.
• Previous experience in research in the field of hematopoiesis and myeloid malignancies, preferably related to myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN).
• Experience in DNA and RNA sequence analyses and bioinformatics would be desired.
• Be willing to work with mice and/or be comfortable at mouse handling.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Has strong publication record (at least one peer reviewed first-author research article) and have experiences in presenting at national or international meetings.

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