Postdoctoral Associate - Alzheimer's disease
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7325589 (Ref:24588-en_US)
Posted: March 24, 2026
Job Description
Summary
The Postdoctoral Associate will be working in a project to investigate the relationship between aging and neurodegeneration and more specifically on Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s disease.
The Postdoctoral Associate will work with Drosophila and cellular models of these disorders using genetic, statistical, biochemical, and other molecular approaches. This will require working with robots, computers, specialized software, and stereomicroscopes in addition to the genetic and molecular biology benches.
Baylor College of Medicine typically follows similar to the NIH stipulated stipend guidelines for Postdoctoral Associates.
Job Duties
- Performs multi-omics analyses of centenarians.
- Builds cross-species longevity networks.
- Conducts genetic screens using Drosophila disease and aging models.
- Assesses neuronal dysfunction using locomotor assays and operates robotic equipment.
- Analyzes data using advanced statistical methods.
- Conducts assays to assess and quantifies neurotoxic protein levels using immunoblotting techniques.
- Writes and prepares manuscript for publication.
- Addresses reviews following submission.
- 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.
Work Authorization Requirement:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.
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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