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Baylor College of Medicine · 12 hours ago

Postdoctoral Associate - Metabolism

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Baylor College of Medicine, one of the top ranked medical schools in the country, is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate in the lab of Dr. Sean Hartig to focus on metabolic regulation of gene expression. The role involves conducting experimental research, designing project phases, and publishing manuscripts related to energy balance mechanisms in preclinical obesity models.

EducationHigher EducationPharmaceutical

No H1B

Responsibilities

Plans, directs, and conducts specialized and advanced research experiments

Conducts experimental research on endocrine and metabolic factors generated from adipose tissue that govern energy balance

Designs one or more specific phases of projects

Uses a combination of genetic mouse models, flow cytometry, and cell culture to explore fundamental mechanisms of energy balance in preclinical models of obesity

Publishes manuscripts as lead author

Evaluates and analyzes data

Establishes new research protocols and procedures

Summarizes research findings and publishes results in research journals

Publishes manuscripts as lead author

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Genetic mouse modelsFlow cytometryCell cultureMetabolismGene regulationResearch protocol developmentData analysisTeam collaborationTime managementMotivation

Required

MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field

No experience required

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment

Preferred

Be highly motivated, well organized, manage time effectively, and have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team

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

Founded in 1900

Houston, Texas, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.bcm.edu/

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

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2024-09-26Grant

2024-09-19Grant

Leadership Team

Paul Klotman

President, CEO and Executive Dean

Peggy Smith

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