Postdoctoral Associate

Postdoctoral Associate

The postdoc fellow will study epigenomic regulation of metabolism and neurocognition by circadian clock and physical exercise. The research will examine hormonal regulation of cognition, transgenerational inheritance of metabolic traits, neuronal and metabolic adaptations in exercise, and the implications for aging-related diseases such as heart failure, Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes, muscle atrophy, and osteoporosis. For more information about the lab, please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-31489
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• Uses cutting‑edge technologies and integrated approaches, including epigenomics, metabolomics, single‑cell technique, bioinformatics, genetic animal models, molecular and cellular biology, metabolic tracing, sophisticated virus tools, neurobehavior, opto/chemo genetics, in‑vivo calcium imaging, and histology.
• Performs functional and phenotyping analysis in living animals.
• Prepares samples and performs validation studies for omics analysis.
• Performs bioinformatics analysis and data interpretation.
• Performs molecular biology analysis using primary cells or histology studies.
• Documents experiments to ensure that work can be replicated by others.
• Writes manuscript to report findings or grant applications.
• Attends departmental seminar and other scientific events.

• MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.

• Experience in molecular biology, neuroscience, epigenetics, metabolism, bioinformatics, or animal models.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.