Job Description
Summary
Dr. Joshua Riback of Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) is seeking a postdoctoral associate to lead fundamental new directions in his laboratory at Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology. Dr. Riback’s lab focuses on the cell biology of RNA protein assembly (e.g., ribosome biogenesis) and physics of biological condensates using quantitative microscopy. The candidate will develop computational approaches that explore the underlying principles of biological condensates aiming to connect biophysical properties to cellular function. The candidate will have ample opportunities to interface with experimentalists in the Riback lab.
Job Duties
- Designs, leads, and disseminates cutting-edge high-impact research with consultation of faculty.
- Leads the development of theoretical, modeling, and simulation approaches along with computational methods for microscopy acquisition and data analysis.
- Interfaces and collaborates with experimentalists in the lab.
- Mentors and assists in research projects including project design along with computational aspects of data collection and analysis.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
- No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Quantitative sciences, Biophysics, or a related field.
- Strong coding skills and background. Proficient or open to learning Java and Python.
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.
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