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Baylor College of Medicine · 3 hours ago

Postdoctoral Associate - Cancer Gene Therapy

positionHouston, TX
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

Baylor College of Medicine is renowned for its Center for Cell and Gene Therapy, and they are seeking a highly qualified postdoctoral fellow to work in cancer immunotherapy research. The role involves conducting advanced research experiments, analyzing data, and supervising research staff to develop immunotherapy using adenoviral vectors.

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Responsibilities

Plans, directs and conducts specialized and advanced research experiments
Evaluates and analyzes data
Establishes new research protocols and procedures
Summarizes research findings and publish results in research journals
Maintains laboratory operations
Supervises research staff

Qualification

Cancer gene therapyAdenovirus virologyMolecular techniquesCellular techniquesSmall animal studiesResourcefulnessCommunicationTeam collaborationInitiative

Required

MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field
No experience required

Preferred

Applicants should have successfully earned an Ph.D., M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. and should have a strong background and experiences in oncolytic viral cancer gene therapy
Experience in small animal studies, molecular and cellular techniques, writing and working independently who are highly motivated will be considered
Applicants who have a strong background of adenovirus virology or vectorology are preferred
Applicants also have excellent communication skills and be willing to work on a multidisciplinary team
Highly motivated candidates with experience in small animal studies, molecular and cellular techniques, writing and working independently will be considered
Have a high degree of resourcefulness and ability to take initiative

Company

Baylor College of Medicine

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Baylor College of Medicine, located in the Texas Medical Center, is a health sciences university located in Houston, Texas
dateFounded in 1900
location
Houston, Texas, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://www.bcm.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$10.85M
Key Investors
National Human Genome Research InstituteNational Heart, Lung and Blood InstituteCancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
2024-12-05Grant· $3.5M
2024-09-26Grant
2024-09-19Grant

Leadership Team

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Paul Klotman
President, CEO and Executive Dean
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Peggy Smith
Professir and CEO. Teen Health Clinics
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