Postdoctoral Fellow: Liver Disease & Development Research

Baylor College of Medicine; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 63,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in the Division of Molecular and Human Genetics to study Alagille syndrome. The position focuses on dissecting the SOX4/SOX9 transcriptional network that governs biliary development and exploring therapeutic angles for cholestatic diseases.

The successful candidate will work on a newly funded NIH R01 project, design and execute experiments, and communicate findings through presentations and manuscripts.

Qualifications

• MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
• No experience required.
• Experience in mouse genetics essential, preferably in liver development and disease.
• Expertise in molecular biology, biochemistry, and/or bioinformatic analysis is desired.
• Has strong publication record and available to begin promptly.

Responsibilities

• Designs and conducts experiments related to Alagille syndrome and will assist the PI in reporting the results.
• Summarizes the research findings.
• Performs statistical analyses to determine the significance of the observations.
• Communicates the results with collaborators via email exchange and virtual presentations.
• Participates in preparing grant applications.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Mouse genetics

Molecular biology

Biochemistry

Bioinformatic analysis

Publication record

Education

MD or PhD in Basic Science

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate in the Division of Molecular and Human Genetics to study Alagille syndrome. The position focuses on dissecting the SOX4/SOX9 transcriptional network that governs biliary development and exploring therapeutic angles for cholestatic diseases.

The successful candidate will work on a newly funded NIH R01 project, design and execute experiments, and communicate findings through presentations and manuscripts.