Postdoctoral Associate- Protein Biochemistry

The successful candidate will work in a laboratory that specializes in the study of intrinsically disordered proteins, particularly those involved in stem cell biology and neurodegenerative diseases. This position is for a highly motivated, efficient scientist able to work independently and as part of a team. 

Job Duties

• Performs basic molecular biology methods including cloning and site-directed mutagenesis.
• Overexpresses proteins for purification.
• Purifies proteins and characterize using a variety of biophysical methods. 
• Searchs and evaluates scientific literature in support of research projects.
• Co-authors scientific papers.
• Effectively interacts with team members.
• Detail oriented and operate with a high degree of scientific rigor.
• Manages and maintain lab equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in Biophysics, Biochemistry or a related field
• Some background in molecular and cellular biology
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Independent worker 
• Should be familiar with spreadsheet and data analysis/graphing software such as Microsoft Excel and Origin, and proficient with the graphics program Adobe Illustrator, or other similar programs.

Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.