Postdoctoral Fellow: Microbiome & Endometriosis Research

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to join the Kommagani Laboratory in the Pathology Department. The focus is on gynecological diseases, notably endometriosis, with microbiome-driven diagnostics and therapeutics.

The position involves cutting-edge mouse models and human clinical samples to study microbiota roles in disease, combining reproductive biology, immunology, microbiology, metabolism, and translational medicine to advance women's health.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
• Preferred Qualifications: PhD in life sciences obtained within the last 2 years.
• Experience in microbiome research is a plus.
• Experience in cell and molecular biology area with emphasis on microbiome.

Responsibilities

• Engages and supports member of the laboratory, with the motivation to grow as an independent scientist while contributing to the collective success of the team.
• Contributes to the development of microbiota-based diagnostics and therapeutic strategies for endometriosis and women's health disorders.
• Designs, plans, and executes research studies focused on the mechanisms underlying endometriosis and other gynecological disorders.
• Utilizes mouse models, human clinical specimens, and advanced molecular, cellular, microbiome, metabolomics, and immunology approaches to investigate disease pathogenesis.
• Collects, analyzes, interprets, and presents experimental data in laboratory meetings, scientific conferences, and manuscripts.
• Maintains accurate experimental records and data for manuscripts.
• Collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of basic scientists, clinicians, computational biologists.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Education

MD or PhD in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field

PhD in life sciences obtained within the last 2 years

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to join the Kommagani Laboratory in the Pathology Department. The focus is on gynecological diseases, notably endometriosis, with microbiome-driven diagnostics and therapeutics.

The position involves cutting-edge mouse models and human clinical samples to study microbiota roles in disease, combining reproductive biology, immunology, microbiology, metabolism, and translational medicine to advance women's health.