Postdoctoral Associate
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7142287 (Ref:15613-en_US)
Posted: April 27, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
The Postdoctoral Associate will further expand our efforts in small molecule and PROTAC drug discovery. The candidates will gain experience not only for cutting-edge research but also drug discovery process in a biotech-like environment. The candidates will join a dynamic interdisciplinary group and should be willing and able to communicate with people from different backgrounds, including chemistry, engineering, and biology.
Job Duties
- Performs organic chemistry synthesis.
- Maintains detailed records of lab work.
- Reports results to supervisor and peers.
- Contributes to the general upkeep of the lab and lab instruments.
- Assists with lab supply procurement.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
- No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. degree in organic chemistry or medicinal chemistry, or related fields.
- At least one first authored publication in internationally recognized journals, such as JACS, Angew, JOC, OL, and JMC etc.
- Motivated, independent, creative, and energetic, and willing to step out of his/her comfort zone to learn new techniques and knowledge in 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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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.
