Postdoctoral Associate- Targeted Protein Degradation

Summary

A postdoctoral position in biology is available in the Mingxing Teng laboratory at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. The position is focused on the discovery and characterization of small-molecule protein degraders. This position offers up to five years of support, based on performance. Candidates with a proven track record in chemical biology, molecular cell biology or structural biology are expected to work with the team to push the boundaries of basic research.

Job Duties

• Complies with the intellectual property compliance requirements of the institute and laboratory.
• Demonstrates honesty with any raw experimental data.
• Performs research including but not limited to cell culture, biochemical and cell-based assays, genetic engineering, murine modeling of cancer.
• Designs advanced experiments and executing protocols.
• Documents and presents experimental results in a professional manner.
• Contributes to the development of a laboratory culture that emphasizes urgency and scientific excellence.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Proactively helps the team succeed.
• Takes ownership of team-based tasks.
• Organized with close attention to detail and strong time management skills.