Postdoctoral Associate

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Baylor College of Medicine invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to join Dean P. Edwards, Ph.D.’s lab in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology. The role centers on independent experiments to express, purify, and characterize recombinant proteins for downstream structural and proteomics work, including mass spectrometry proteomic cross-linking and CryoElectron Microscopy. Responsibilities include cloning, cell culture for protein expression, data analysis, careful record-keeping, and contributing to publications. Requirements: PhD or MD in a basic or health science field; no experience required. Preferred: demonstrated independence, collaboration, and strong communication. This is onsite in Houston and not visa eligible. Tips: emphasize independent project execution, publication contributions, and fit with Edwards lab in your CV and cover letter.

Summary

Research activities will be conducted in the laboratory of Dean P. Edwards, Ph.D. a faculty member in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology.  The main responsibilities are to conduct experiments within the Edwards laboratory. The Postdoctoral Associate in this position will have the opportunity to attend research seminars and symposia sponsored by the Department. Performs experiments independently on expression, purification, and molecular characterization of a variety of recombinant proteins that will be used for further analysis by structural and proteomics technologies. 

Job Duties

• Performs independent experiments on expression, purification and molecular characterization of recombinant PR and other co-regulatory proteins as an active transcription complex for subsequent structural analyses by mass spectrometry proteomic cross-linking and high-resolution CryoElectron Microscopy.
• Supports experimental work that includes molecular cloning of recombinant protein expression vectors, cell culture systems for protein expression and methods for assessment of protein quality.
• Plans, directs, and conducts specialized and advanced research experiments independently.
  Evaluates, analyzes, and reports data.
• Maintains careful records of experiments and results.
• Contributes original data and results for publications.
• Establishes new research protocols and procedures.
• 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

• Be able to plan and conduct experiments in an independent manner. Able to work cooperatively with a larger research group.  
• Be able to contribute to original data and results for publications. 
• Excellent communication skills. 

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. 

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.