Staff Scientist
Apply NowCompany: Baylor College of Medicine
Location: Houston, TX 77084
Description:
Division: Pediatrics
Work Arrangement: Onsite only
Location: Houston, TX
Salary Range: Hiring up to $80,000
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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:
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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Requisition ID: 20539
Work Arrangement: Onsite only
Location: Houston, TX
Salary Range: Hiring up to $80,000
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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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Requisition ID: 20539