Postdoctoral Associate Baylor College of Medicine

Postdoctoral Associate

Baylor College of Medicine

Job Description

Summary

The postdoc will join a dynamic research team investigating neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Participation in national and international human genomics consortia foster remarkable opportunities to leverage fruit fly genetics to enhance gene discovery and functional validation. Current areas of interest include endo-lysosomal sorting, RNA metabolism/splicing, neuronal cell adhesion, and synaptic mechanisms. The most promising genetic pathways are also being pursued in mouse genetic models, giving us the power to translate findings from flies to both mammalian experimental systems and human population genetic data.

Job Duties

Works closely with the PI and other group members torefine their independent project, and isresponsible for designing, carrying out, and analyzing results from their experimental plans.

Takes the lead on writing scientific manuscripts as well as contributing to research grant applications.

Minimum Qualifications

MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.

No experience required.

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