Baylor University · 5 months ago
Postdoc Research Associate (Proteomics/Metaproteomics)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior LevelBaylor University is seeking a postdoctoral research associate with expertise in proteomics/metaproteomics. The role involves developing novel quantitative metaproteomics approaches to characterize the gut microbiome in inflammatory bowel disease and conducting independent research in microbiome studies.
EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Develop and execute independent research in phenotype-driven microbiome studies mass spectrometry-based omics experiments
Develop novel metaproteomics experimental and computational approaches
Collaboratively develop novel ideas and methods for applications relevant to internal and externally funded research programs. In addition, the selected candidate will be required to contribute to, and possibly lead, the preparation of reports, papers, posters, presentations, etc
Keep accurate and current records of all results from experiments performed, document methods and processes
Present your research
Provide mentorship to graduate and undergraduate students
Participate in the proposal writing and submission process
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
Ability to comply with university policies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in chemistry, biochemistry or biological sciences
Significant training and hands-on expertise in mass spectrometry
Expertise in quantitative proteomics
Expertise in bioinformatics
Excellent communication skills
Teamwork ability
Preferred
Experience in microbiome sciences
Experience in cell sorting
Experience in pathogen biology
Experience in protein expression
Experience in cell culture
Experience in cell biology
Experience in molecular biology
Experience in functional assays
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous time off
Tuition remission
Outstanding automatic retirement contributions
A comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions
Company
Baylor University
Baylor University is a private university and a nationally ranked research institution.
Founded in 1845
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.5MKey Investors
"US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation"
2020-09-16Grant· $1.5M
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