Postdoctoral Associate - Research in Myeloproliferative Neoplasms

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to lead and contribute to independent and collaborative research projects in a vibrant lab environment in Houston, Texas.

The candidate will design and perform biological experiments with rigor, take ownership of their project, and communicate findings effectively at local and international conferences. Recent graduates pursuing an independent academic career are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
• No experience required.
• Ph.D. and/or M.D. in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or Genetics, or related field.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 to support manuscript writing for publication and grant proposals.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Willing to work with mice

Education

MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science/Health Science or related field

Ph.D. and/or M.D. in Molecular Biology/Cell Biology/Biochemistry/Genetics or related field

Job description

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.

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.