Postdoctoral Associate - Cancer Metastasis

Job Duties

• Designs, executes, and troubleshoots experiments using cell lines, organoids, and immunocompetent mouse tumor models.
• Performs standard molecular and cellular biology techniques (cloning, qPCR, Western blot, flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, IHC).
• Conducts specialized translation-focused assays such as ribosome profiling, polysome profiling, and reporter-based translation assays.
• Maintains accurate, organized lab notes and contributes to data management and reagent records.
• Analyzes, interprets, and presents data at lab meetings, internal seminars, and external conferences.
• Contributes to manuscript preparation, figures assembly, and grant and fellowship applications.
• Helps mentor graduate and undergraduate students and supports a collaborative, rigorous lab culture.
• Provides technical guidance, work direction and training to other lab members on areas of expertise.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
• No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, cancer biology, immunology, or a related field.
• Recent PhD graduates or have completed their PhD within the last three years at the time of application.
• At least one first-author publication (published or in revision).
• Strong presentation skills and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a small, collaborative team.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.