Postdoctoral Associate- Human Genetics

Job Title:

Postdoctoral Associate
- Human Genetics

Division:
Molecular and Human Genetics

Work Arrangement:
Onsite only

Location:

Houston, TX

Salary Range: $70,000

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

The lab of Dr. Pawel Stankiewicz is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to work on an NIH-funded project focused on studying the molecular bases of lung development in humans. The lab would like to invite you to learn more about our research.

Training will be provided in grant application preparation. At Baylor College of Medicine, postdoctoral associates will have access to daily lectures and seminars at Baylor, and can participate in domestic conferences, meetings, and the annual departmental retreat. Position will work with technologies/techniques such as next generation sequencing (whole genome sequencing, exome sequencing, RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, Hi-C), array CGH, droplet digital PCR, and genome editing.

The postdoctoral position will study the genetic bases of lung development and pathogenesis of lethal lung developmental disorders. Research will use clinical specimens and human cell lines to identify novel genes and mechanisms of gene regulation playing an important role in lung development, as well as biomarkers that can be translated to the clinic.

• Designs and conducts logical scientific experiments.
• Works with technologies/techniques such as next generation sequencing (whole genome sequencing, exome sequencing, RNA-seq, ChIP-seq, Hi-C), array CGH, droplet digital PCR, and genome editing.
• Shows competency in troubleshooting.
• Presents results to the research group in weekly meetings.
• Participates in domestic conferences, meetings, and the annual departmental retreat.
• Summarizes research findings in scientific manuscripts to be published in research or clinical journals, prepare project reports, grant proposals, and abstracts.
• Collaborates with the bioinformatics and functional genomics team in the lab.
• Establishes new research protocols and procedures.
• Maintains laboratory operations.
• Supervises research staff.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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

• Ph.D in human or molecular genetics.
• Genomic analyses: next generation sequencing - DNA and transcriptome, chromosomal microarrays, cell culture, qPCR, gene regulation assays, 3D chromatin structure.
• Prior experience in the area of developmental genetics.

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

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.