Postdoctoral Associate- Cancer Biology and Molecular Biology
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7271194 (Ref:20223-en_US)
Posted: August 11, 2024
Job Description
Summary
Yang lab in the Department of Pathology and Immunology is offering a highly motivated, detail-oriented, organized, and enthusiastic Postdoc Associate to contribute to research related to cancer biology and therapy resistance. Yang lab recently pioneered the research on MAPK4 biology in human cancers. The candidate will carry out the in-depth studies to reveal the molecular mechanisms underlying MAPK4 and other molecules in regulation of human cancers. Primary activities include carrying out molecular, cellular, and biochemical assays and characterizing transgenic/knockout models and xenograft models.
Job Duties
- Works independently and collaboratively to carry out assigned research projects.
- Gains comprehensive knowledge in the related field.
- Designs the experiments.
- Collects and analyzes experimental data.
- Reports to the PI weekly.
- Prepares manuscripts and other reports under the guidance of the PI.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
- No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- The candidate needs a Ph.D. and/or MD degree and previous working experience in the related research field, especially cancer biology.
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.
