Proteomics Postdoc - AI-Driven Systems Biology

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical premiums

Generous vacation time

Retirement plan

Mental health counseling

Wellness programs

Employee discounts

Child and elder care resources

Job summary

UTHealth Houston in Houston, Texas invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in proteomics at the Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine. The role advances mass spectrometry-based proteomics to study cancer and related diseases.

The incumbent will design and optimize LC–MS/MS experiments, analyze complex datasets, and contribute to AI-driven systems biology approaches while mentoring students and collaborating across disciplines.

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Strong background in proteomics with hands-on experience in HPLC and mass spectrometry.
• Experience in cell culture, cell treatments, and laboratory-based assays.
• Desirable: metabolomics, bioinformatics, functional genomics, or molecular biology.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for collaboration at all levels.
• Ability to work independently within a mentored, multidisciplinary environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, and optimize experiments, including LC–MS/MS and related analyses.
• Process, analyze, and interpret complex proteomics datasets.
• Develop innovative proteomic approaches and AI-driven systems biology strategies.
• Write manuscripts, technical protocols, and grant materials.
• Train and mentor graduate students and other laboratory personnel.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary researchers and contribute to new directions.

Skills

Proteomics

Mass spectrometry

Cell culture

Bioinformatics

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

PhD (or equivalent) in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

HPLC

Mass spectrometry

Job description

UTHealth Houston in Houston, Texas invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in proteomics at the Brown Foundation Institute of Molecular Medicine. The role advances mass spectrometry-based proteomics to study cancer and related diseases.

The incumbent will design and optimize LC–MS/MS experiments, analyze complex datasets, and contribute to AI-driven systems biology approaches while mentoring students and collaborating across disciplines.