Postdoctoral Associate- Optogenetics, Voltage Imaging, and All-Optical Electrophysiology

$61,008 - $61,008/Yr

Baylor College of Medicine - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Postdoctoral Associate position in Optogenetics, Voltage Imaging, and All-Optical Electrophysiology at Baylor College of Medicine offers a unique opportunity for interdisciplinary research in neuroscience. The role involves working under the supervision of Dr. Francois St-Pierre, focusing on the development of genetically encoded fluorescent markers and optogenetic actuators. The position emphasizes collaboration, professional development, and rigorous scientific research, providing a supportive environment for postdoctoral fellows to advance their careers.

Responsibilities

• Conducts research projects, both independently and with others.
• Purchases, sets up and maintains equipment necessary to conduct the research project.
• Teaches techniques, procedures, and experimental design to other members of the lab.
• Communicates research results during group meetings and conferences.

Requirements

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

Nice-to-haves

• Recent Ph.D. degree in molecular biology, protein engineering, synthetic biology, electrophysiology, advanced microscopy, optics, and/or machine learning relevant fields.
• Publishing experience: Candidates must have published or submitted a minimum of 1 first-author paper in a high-impact peer-reviewed English-language journal.

Benefits

• Professional development activities
• Collaborative projects
• Opportunity to present findings at national/international conferences