Postdoctoral Associate
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Location: Houston, TX
- Job Number: 7162239 (Ref #: 16884-en_US)
- Posting Date: Aug 17, 2023
- Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
The Department of Pathology and Immunology, Dr. Feng Yang's lab is seeking a motivated postdoctoral associate to assist in research in his laboratory in the area of research which involves the investigation of the molecular mechanisms underlying therapy-resistance of human cancers.
Job Duties
The specific of this research is to target the study area of understanding. The research project will focus on understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying MAPK4 and/or COP1 regulating cancer progression and therapy resistance using multi-disciplinary approaches, including using human cancer cell lines, xenograft models, and transgenic/knockout mouse models. The successful candidate will be expected to work independently and be highly self-motivated.
- Plans, directs and conducts specialized and advanced research experiments.
- Evaluates and analyzes data and reports findings to senior PI.
- Participates in lab meetings.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
- Experience Required: None Required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in molecular biology and cancer biology.
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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