Postdoctoral Associate - Neuroscience & Genetics
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Location: Houston, TX
- Job Number: 7365740 (Ref #: 25616-en_US)
- Posting Date: Newly posted
Job Description
Summary
The Meng lab in the Department of Pediatrics, Section of Neurology, is offering a postdoctoral positions to study neurological disorders using brain organoids derived from human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs). The Meng lab integrates brain organoid models with CRISPR-Cas9-based genetic screening, antisense oligonucleotide (ASO)-mediated mRNA modification, single-cell RNA sequencing, confocal live imaging, and biochemical assays to explore the mechanisms underlying neurological disorders and develop novel gene therapies. Postdocs will receive comprehensive training in working with hiPSCs-derived brain organoids and engage in interdisciplinary research.
Baylor College of Medicine typically follows similar to the NIH stipulated stipend guidelines for Postdoctoral Associates.
Job Duties
- Works independently and collaboratively to carry out assigned research projects.
- Gains comprehensive knowledge in the related field.
- Collects, compiles, analyzes data, and report to PI.
- Prepares manuscripts and other reports under the guidance of the PI.
- Applies for grant opportunities when appropriate.
- Maintains laboratory operations.
- Contributes to the training of students and other trainees.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
- No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Neuroscience field is a plus.
- Additional desired (but not required) skills: gene editing, NGS technologies such as RNAseq, and experience working with RNA binding protein.
- Demonstrates ability and strong motivation to lead research projects.
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. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
