Postdoctoral Associate

Summary

A postdoctoral position in biology is available in the MINGXING TENG laboratory at Baylor College of Medicine (Houston, TX), an interdisciplinary group using medicinal chemistry, chemical biology, and molecular cell biology for early-stage drug discovery efforts. Candidates with a proven track record in chemical biology or molecular cell biology are expected to work with the team to push the boundaries of cancer research.

Job Duties

• Complies with the intellectual property compliance requirements of the institute and laboratory.
• Demonstrates honesty with any raw experimental data.
• Performs research including but not limited to cell culture, biochemical and cell-based assays, genetic engineering, murine modeling of cancer.
• Designs advanced experiments and executing protocols.
• Documents and presents experimental results in a professional manner.
• Contributes to the development of a laboratory culture that emphasizes urgency and scientific excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Proactively helps the team succeed.
• Takes ownership of team-based tasks.
• Organized with close attention to detail and strong time management skills.

 

 

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