Postdoctoral Associate
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7151352 (Ref:16045-en_US)
Posted: June 1, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Summary
A Postdoctoral Associate position is available in Dr. Joseph Hyser's lab at Baylor College of Medicine, in the Alkek Center for Metagenomics and Microbiome Research and the Department of Molecular Virology and Microbiology. Candidates with a research background in animal models of reovirus infection and innate immune control mechanisms are of particular interest. Postdoctoral studies will focus on unraveling mechanisms by with enteric viruses, such as rotavirus, norovirus, and enteroviruses, exploit host signaling pathways to effect their replication. Candidates should have a PhD in virology and experience with cell culture, general virology, virus reverse genetics, and experimental animal work. Strong communication and teamwork stills are critical.
Job Duties
- Plans, directs and conducts specialized and advanced research experiments.
- Evaluates and analyzes data.
- May establish new research protocols and procedures.
- Summarizes research findings and publish results in research journals.
- May be responsible for laboratory operations.
- May supervise research staff.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
- No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD in virology.
- Experience with cell culture, general virology, virus reverse genetics, and experimental animal work.
Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
