Postdoctoral Associate- Biochemistry - Pharmacology & Chemical Biology - Song (90006929)
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Location: Houston, TX
- Job Number: 7095102 (Ref #: 10637-en_US)
- Posting Date: Mar 7, 2022
- Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
A Postdoctoral Research Associate position in Biochemistry is available at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. The successful candidate is expected to have expertise and a track record of publications in Biochemistry, assay development and/or compound screening. Find the research interests, project descriptions and publications at https://www.bcm.edu/people-search/yongcheng-song-31069
Job Duties
- Performs essential biochemistry and molecular biology techniques, including:
- cloning/plasmid construction,
- recombinant protein expression/purification,
- biochemical assay development (UV, fluorescence, ITC, etc).
- Expresses biologically important proteins.
- Develops biochemical assays to determine activity.
- Screens compounds for novel small-molecule inhibitors, which is part of ongoing drug discovery programs in the PI’s lab.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
- No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Biochemistry, molecule biology or other related fields.
Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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