Postdoctoral Associate - Metabolism

Job Title: Postdoctoral Associate - Metabolism Division: Pediatrics Work Arrangement: Onsite only Location: Houston, TX Salary Range: $62,232 - $64,356 FLSA Status: Exempt Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Summary The Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to join an interdisciplinary research team investigating how the brain acquires, metabolizes, and distributes lipids, and how imbalances in lipid homeostasis contribute to neurodegenerative diseases and pediatric brain tumors. The laboratory integrates chemical biology, analytical chemistry, mass spectrometry–based omics, advanced imaging, and in vivo models to define the fundamental mechanisms governing brain lipid metabolism. Baylor College of Medicine typically follows similar to the NIH stipulated stipend guidelines for Postdoctoral Associates. Job Duties Plans, directs, and conducts specialized and advanced research experiments. Evaluates, analyzes and presents data. Establishes new research protocols and procedures. Summarizes research findings and publishes results in research journals. Supervises and trains research staff and students. Performs other job-duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field. No experience required. Preferred Qualifications Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology or related field. Post doctoral Associate less than 2 year from date of Ph.D. conferral date. Experience in CRISPR based functional genomics, iPSC derived organoids, and murine models. Experience in molecular biology, CRISPR based cellular models, long-read sequencing, confocal microscopy. Experience in mass spectrometry, chemical proteomics or lipidomics, sample preparation and data processing. Strong interest and background in metabolism, neurobiology, or cancer biology. Be self-motivated and collaborative and has strong organizational skills. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. 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. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Baylor College of Medicine