Analysis Skills, Biology, Cancer, Career Development, Crosstalk, Data Analysis, Genetics, High Throughput, Laboratory Analysis, Leadership, Mathematical Modeling, Mentoring, Molecular Biology, Research Skills, Scientific Research, Training/Teaching, Translational Research
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Job Title: Molecular & Human Genetics (Instructor)
Division: Molecular and Human Genetics
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Location: Houston, TX
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FLSA Status: Exempt
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Summary
An Instructor position is available at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, USA, for an outstanding and highly motivated candidate to investigate Mitochondria-Nuclear Crosstalk and Cancer Metabolism. The lab is particularly interested in dissecting the metabolic reprogramming and signaling pathways involved in mitochondria-nuclear crosstalk and tumor metastasis. Candidates will have the opportunity to conduct both basic science and translational research in a fast-paced research environment.
The position requires the ability to lead projects, mentor junior team members, and work cooperatively with collaborators.
Job Duties
- Plans, directs, and conducts research experiments on mitochondrial-nuclear crosstalk in cancer progression.
- Generate preliminary data, write grants, and apply for independent funding opportunities.
- Mentor junior postdocs, graduate students, and summer trainees.
- Evaluate and analyze data from lab experiments and from other high-throughput analyses.
- Perform computational biology to develop models for metabolic interactions.
- Develops new research projects that can understand the role of metabolic reprogramming in cancer progression.
- Actively participate in team science and collaboration projects.
- Appropriately document experimental results and reports to the principal investigator.
- Actively participate in the scientific talks and other career development programs offered by BCM and neighboring institutes.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- The candidate must be self-motivated and have at least 4 years of postdoc experience with molecular biology, computational biology, and in vivo tumor models.
- Strong preference will be given to candidates with prior experience in mitochondrial biology and mathematical modeling.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Requisition ID: 25731
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