Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Proteomics

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in proteomics within the Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine. The lab focuses on mass spectrometry-based proteomics to study cancer and neurodegeneration, among other diseases.

The role involves designing experiments, executing proteomic analyses, and integrating AI-driven systems biology to advance research.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant scientific discipline is required.
• Strong background in proteomics, with hands-on experience in HPLC and mass spectrometry.
• Experience in cell culture, cell treatments, and laboratory-based assays, including protein and cell-based techniques.
• Additional experience in metabolomics, bioinformatics, functional genomics, molecular biology, or pharmaceutical science is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute biological experiments and develop innovative proteomic approaches to investigate molecular mechanisms underlying key protein networks and disease-associated processes.
• Process and interpret complex datasets and prepare rigorous manuscripts and technical protocols.
• Perform laboratory investigations, design and optimize experimental protocols, conduct LC–MS/MS and related molecular analyses.

Skills

Proteomics

LC–MS/MS

Mass spectrometry

Cell culture

Experimental design

Education

PhD in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

HPLC

LC–MS

Job description

Position Summary:

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in proteomics in the Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston). The lab’s research centers on development and application of mass spectrometry-based proteomics and other molecular techniques to study cancer, neurodegeneration and other diseases.

Position Key Accountabilities:

In this role, you will engage in cutting-edge translational research, designing and executing biological experiments and developing innovative proteomic approaches to investigate the molecular mechanisms underlying key protein networks and disease-associated processes.You will employ integrated strategies combining proteomics with AI-driven systems biology to advance ongoing research programs and help shape new scientific directions. As an active member of the research team, you will contribute to driving discovery and supporting the progression of collaborative projects.

We seek highly motivated, intellectually curious, and collaborative individuals who are also capable of working independently within a mentored, multidisciplinary environment. The successful candidate will perform laboratory investigations, design and optimize experimental protocols, conduct LC–MS/MS and related molecular analyses, process and interpret complex datasets, and prepare rigorous manuscripts and technical protocols. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

• PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline is required.


• Strong background in proteomics, with hands-on experience in HPLC and mass spectrometry.


• Experience in cell culture, cell treatments, and laboratory-based assays, including protein and cell-based techniques.


• Additional experience in metabolomics, bioinformatics, functional genomics, molecular biology, or pharmaceutical science is highly desirable.