Postdoctoral Associate in Pharmacology and Chemical Biology: The Division of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology at Baylor College of Medicine invites applications for the position of Postdoctoral Associate in the laboratory of Dr. Nicolas Young. The successful candidate will contribute to cutting-edge research in chromatin and epigenetics, focusing on quantitative top-down proteomics approaches. This position offers a unique opportunity for career advancement and collaboration within a dynamic research program.
Designation: Postdoctoral Associate
Research Area: Chromatin and Epigenetics
Location: Verna & Marrs McLean Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Pharmacology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Eligibility/Qualification:
- MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
- No experience required for minimum qualifications.
- Applicants with backgrounds in Proteomics, Chromatin Biology, Epigenetics, Neurodegeneration, Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, and Biostatistics are encouraged to apply.
- Ph.D. from an accredited institution with an excellent publication record.
- Efficient time management skills and a strong work ethic.
- Experience analyzing omics datasets and using/developing mass spectrometry methods preferred.
Job Description: The Postdoctoral Associate will:
- Focus on data analysis and bioinformatics of quantitative top-down proteomics approaches in chromatin and epigenetics.
- Work on quantitative bottom-up proteomics of enriched lysosomes in mouse models of aging and Alzheimer’s disease.
- Lead research projects on epigenetic mechanisms of the brain and lysosome regulation in developmental, aging, and neurodegeneration contexts.
- Develop and apply mass spectrometry and data analysis approaches to multiple experimental platforms.
- Assist graduate students and postdoctoral associates with data analysis and bioinformatics.
- Collaborate with other scientists, lead projects, design experiments, and contribute to grant writing.
- Evaluate and analyze top-down and bottom-up mass spectrometry data.
- Interpret proteoform meaning, write scientific papers, and contribute to grant writing.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a formal online application at http://jobs.bcm.edu. Informal inquiries can be made by directly contacting Dr. Nicolas Young at Nicolas.Young@bcm.edu. Additional information about the Young lab is available at https://www.bcm.edu/research/labs-and-centers/faculty-labs/nicolas-young-lab.
Last Date for Apply: Until position filled
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