Postdoctoral Associate in Epigenetics. This is Full Time Position, Interested Candidate Can Apply For This Position If her/him qualification match required qualification
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Employer Baylor College of
Medicine Location Houston, Texas Position Type Full Time Job Type Postdoc Organization Type Academia Closing date 7 May 2023 |
A postdoctoral fellowship position is available in the laboratory of Lanlan Shen at Baylor College of Medicine. The project involves studying epigenetic mechanisms using in vitro, ex vivo, and in vivo models. We especially welcome applicants who are recent graduates and are interested in pursuing an independent academic career.
The focus of our laboratory is transcriptional regulation by DNA methylation across development and tumorigenesis. The research work will involve a combination of genomics, epigenomics, and CRISPR-gene editing approaches and a variety of model systems including organoids, genetically and epigenetically engineered mice. Next generation sequencing, single cell genomics, and bioinformatics pipelines is an integral part of this fellowship.
Job Duties
- Conducts independent research in the field of epigenetics and epigenomics.
- Assists with experimental design and data interpretation.
- Participates/assists with manuscript writing for publication and/or presentation.
- Participates in CNRC journal club, faculty seminars, and fellow seminars.
- Presents research (talks and posters) annually at the national and international meetings such as American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) annual meeting, the Keystone Symposium, etc.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
- No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in molecular biology or a closely related field.
- Experience with intestinal organoids, mouse models, and/or computational biology.
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.
