Staff Scientist
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7282336 (Ref:20539-en_US)
Posted: September 20, 2024
Job Description
Summary
The Cuddapah Lab at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children\'s Hospital is seeking a Senior Staff Scientist to oversee the laboratory research program in close collaboration with the Principal Investigator. The laboratory is interested in understanding how neurological symptoms are modulated by sleep and circadian rhythms. We are predominantly using Drosophila as a model system but are also interested in cell and mouse models. We seek to leverage diverse perspectives to identify novel mechanisms that will eventually benefit children with neurological disorders.
Job Duties
Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator:
- Plans, directs and conducts research experiments.
- Provides mentorship to junior laboratory members
- Evaluates and analyzes data.
- Develops research techniques and performs applications required for specific research projects.
- May conduct literature searches and summarize information in an appropriate format for a particular study.
- Documents results of experiments and reports to principal investigators.
- May supervise, schedule and coordinate the activities of less experienced research staff.
- Performs other job related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctoral Degree. Experience may not be substituted in lieu of degree.
- Three years of post doctoral research experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Drosophila is highly desired
- Experience with molecular biology, electrophysiology, in vivo imaging, optogenetics, coding, and/or omics approaches is desirable
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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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.