Postdoctoral Fellow PhD

Women In Science; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX invites applications for a postdoctoral scientist to join an endometrial biology group within the Department of Pathology & Immunology and the Center for Drug Discovery. The role emphasizes cell/molecular biology, genomics, and mouse genetics with a highly interactive environment and strong career development.

The position follows NIH-like stipend guidelines for Postdoctoral Associates; postdocs may engage in independent funding and manuscript

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in basic science, health science, or a related field.
• Strong skills in cell culture, molecular biology and genomics.
• Experience with mouse genetics and genetic models.

Responsibilities

• Establish endometrial stromal cell and organoid cultures from patient-derived specimens.
• Conduct mouse colony management.
• Evaluate fertility in genetic mouse models.
• Perform histological and gene expression analyses of mouse tissues.
• Evaluate compounds for efficacy in vitro and in vivo.
• Validate targets using mouse genetics.
• Generate DNA vectors.
• Use engineered mouse models, primary human tissues, organoids, and high-resolution microscopy to study endometrial regeneration.
• Apply and analyze data from next-generation sequencing for transcriptomics.
• Perform molecular biology and vector construction; CRISPR/Cas9; and/or generation and analysis of mouse knockouts.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Cell culture

Molecular biology

Genomics

Mouse genetics

Education

Ph.D. in Basic Science or related field

Tools

CRISPR/Cas9

Organoids

Microscopy

Next-generation sequencing

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

Job posting number: #7370841 (Ref:26270-en_US)

Posted: September 18, 2026

Summary

Baylor College of Medicine and is part of Texas Medical Center located in Houston, Texas, which offers a highly interactive environment and a strong infrastructure for research and career development. The lab is seeking a highly skilled and motivated scientist with expertise in cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, genomics, and/or mouse genetics to join an endometrial biology group in the Department of Pathology & Immunology and member of the Center for Drug Discovery at Baylor College of Medicine.

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

Job Duties

• Contributes to multidisciplinary lead-finding project teams by engaging in the following state-of-the art activities: establishing endometrial stromal cell and organoid cultures from patient-derived surgical specimens;
• Conducts mouse colony management.
• Evaluates fertility in genetic mouse models.
• Works on histological and gene expression analyses of mouse tissues to assess reproductive function.
• Evaluates compounds for efficacy in vitro (biochemical and cell-based assays) and in vivo.
• Works on validation of targets using mouse genetics.
• Performs generation of DNA vectors.
• Uses genetically engineered mouse models, primary human tissues, 3-dimensional organoids, and high resolution microscopy to uncover the biological mechanisms that underpin endometrial regeneration.
• Applies and analyzes data from next generation sequencing technologies for the study of transcriptomics in bulk- and single cells.
• Performs molecular biology and vector construction; mouse colony management, mammalian cell culture CRISPR/Cas9; and/or generation and analysis of mouse knockouts.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrates an ability for public speaking and scientific communication.
• Excellent record keeping habits and maintain well-organized, complete reports of laboratory activities.
• Expertise writing, editing, and revising scientific manuscripts for publication.
• Be willing to apply for independent external funding, draft applications, and manage revisions.
• Be willing and able to mentor and train new lab members, summer students, rotation students, and other learners.

• Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective.
• Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve.
• Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.

Contact Information

• More Info
• Job posting number: #7370841 (Ref:26270-en_US)
• Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
• Employer Location: Baylor College of Medicine
• Houston, Texas
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