Postdoctoral Associate

Summary

A postdoctoral research associate position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Angela Yu located in the Therapeutic Innovation Center (THINC), a center of excellence at BCM that seeks to discover fundamental mechanisms of gene control and to translate these discoveries into early therapeutic development. Our group aims to reveal mechanisms of RNA regulation during RNA synthesis and how these may be disrupted in disease, utilizing high-throughput experiments and machine learning. We are looking for a motivated, hard-working individual to join our team where they will be able to independently make important discoveries while working in a collaborative, dynamic environment.

Job Duties

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  Conducts and interprets research experiments which may include high-throughput molecular biology methods and/or machine learning development.
  


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  Collects, compiles and analyzes data in a high quality and detailed manner.
  


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  Ensures all experimental or computational procedures and outcomes are accurately and thoroughly documented in an easily accessible manner.
  


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  Complies with established safety procedures.
  


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  Reads the background literature necessary to conduct their duties.
  


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  Engages in a collaborative lab environment and promote positive group dynamics.
  


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  Contributes as needed to the training and mentorship of laboratory personnel, research technicians, and graduate students.
  


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  Maintains good communication with lab leader and members.
  

Minimum Qualifications

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


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  No experience required.
  

Preferred Qualifications

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  PhD in molecular biology, biochemistry, computational biology, or relevant field
  


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  Demonstrated research productivity through publications