Postdoctoral Associate - Metabolism

Job description

Summary The Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to join an interdisciplinary research team investigating how the brain acquires, metabolizes, and distributes lipids, and how imbalances in lipid homeostasis contribute to neurodegenerative diseases and pediatric brain tumors. The laboratory integrates chemical biology, analytical chemistry, mass spectrometry–based omics, advanced imaging, and in vivo models to define the fundamental mechanisms governing brain lipid metabolism. Baylor College of Medicine typically follows similar to the NIH stipulated stipend guidelines for Postdoctoral Associates. Job Duties: - Plans, directs, and conducts specialized and advanced research experiments. - Evaluates, analyzes and presents data. - Establishes new research protocols and procedures. - Summarizes research findings and publishes results in research journals. - Supervises and trains research staff and students. - Performs other job-duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: - MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field. - No experience required. Preferred Qualifications: Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opport...