Postdoctoral Associate - Bioinformatics

Baylor College of Medicine typically follows similar to the NIH stipulated stipend guidelines for Postdoctoral Associates.

Job Duties

• Develop new and innovative strategies for the analysis of cutting-edge single cell transcriptomic datasets to investigate gene function during normal mammalian brain development, and how abnormalities in normal brain development lead to the development of brain cancers.
• Mining, analysis and interpretation of data (whole-genome, whole-exome, ChIP-seq and RNAseq) in light of tumour evolution, with the aim of understanding the underlying dynamics of tumour growth, relapse, metastases and progression.
• Collect and analyze data and presenting at national/international meetings.
• Prepare manuscripts for publication.
• Apply for external fellowships.
• Mentor junior lab members.
• Establish new research protocols and procedures.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or MD with previous training in biochemistry or cell biology and possess exceptional computational skills. The most advanced degree must have been conferred within the last 3 years.
• Prior experience with brain development, and/or cancer cell biology would be an asset.
• Experience with large-scale genomic data would also be advantageous.
• Prior first author publications are highly desirable.
• Must be self-motivated, well-organized, highly independent, and willing to train new students.
• Excellent communication, written and interpersonal skills are mandatory.
• A detailed CV and the names and contact information for at least three references should accompany the application.
• Candidates with external funding or scholarships to help support their salary will be highly recruited.

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