Baylor College of Medicine · 2 months ago
Postdoctoral Associate
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$64K/yr - $64K/yrBaylor College of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to lead a translational immunotherapy project focused on advancing next-generation CAR T-cell therapies for pediatric solid tumors. The fellow will conduct preclinical research involving T-cell engineering and data analysis in a collaborative environment.
EducationHigher EducationPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Designs and executes experiments involving CAR T-cell engineering, transduction, and functional assays, as well as barcoded DNA libraries
Analyzes pooled barcoded screens and single-cell RNA-seq datasets using bioinformatics tools
Maintains detailed electronic lab notebooks and prepare figures for presentations, manuscripts, and progress reports
Supports grant proposals by contributing data, methods, and experimental insights for funded and future applications
Mentors and trains research assistants, students, and rotating trainees in lab techniques and data analysis workflows
Presents findings at weekly lab meetings and contribute to Center-wide seminars and collaborative discussions
Qualification
Required
MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field
No experience required
Preferred
Ph.D. in Immunology, Cancer Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Molecular/Cell Biology, or a closely related field
Hands-on experience in T-cell engineering, including lentiviral/retroviral vector design, transduction, and functional immune assays
Proficiency in multi-parameter flow cytometry, including panel design, compensation, and data interpretation
Experience with single-cell and bulk RNA-seq workflows, including sample preparation and downstream analysis
Familiarity with barcoded pooled screening techniques or other high-throughput genetic screens
Prior experience with mouse models (e.g., xenograft or humanized models), including tumor monitoring and tissue processing
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment to rigorous data documentation and reproducibility
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Experience mentoring junior trainees or contributing to a team-based research environment is a plus
Company
Baylor College of Medicine
Baylor College of Medicine, located in the Texas Medical Center, is a health sciences university located in Houston, Texas
Founded in 1900
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$10.85MKey Investors
National Human Genome Research InstituteNational Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteCancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
2024-12-05Grant· $3.5M
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