Postdoctoral Associate
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7205557 (Ref:18201-en_US)
Posted: January 9, 2024
Job Description
Summary
The Aortic Disease Research Laboratory at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking to recruit a postdoctoral associate to study the molecular mechanisms of vascular injury, repair, and remodeling during aortic disease development. Our lab leads translational research projects that use state-of-the-art techniques and advanced animal models. We provide our trainees with an exceptional platform for career development.
Job Duties
- Generates tissue specific gene knockout mice and perform simple surgical procedures.
- Analyzes human and animal tissue samples (e.g. histological analysis, immunostaining, western blotting, RT- PCR, single cell RNA sequencing, and single cell ATAC sequencing)
- Performs molecular and cell biology experiments.
- Presents findings at national and international meetings and prepare manuscripts for publication.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
- No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- 3 to 4 years’ experience in molecular biology or cardiovascular research.
- Candidates with a strong work ethic, experience in molecular biology or cardiovascular research, and good communication skills are encouraged to apply.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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