Postdoctoral Associate- Synthetic Biology, Protein Engineering, Electrophysiology or Optics

Summary

My lab develops and applies new tools for perturbing and imaging the brain. We develop fluorescent indicators of neural activity (e.g., voltage indicators), light-gated proteins to control neural activity (e.g., optogenetic silencers), photostable fluorescent proteins (e.g., mGold YFP), and genetic circuits to control protein expression (e.g., Equalizers). For example, see our recent publication in Cell for an exciting new voltage indicator for recording electrical dynamics in awake behaving mice (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2022.07.013).

We are looking for a motivated, organized, creative, and resourceful scientist with expertise in synthetic biology, protein engineering, advanced imaging, electrophysiology, and/or machine learning. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop cutting-edge molecular technologies, learn new skills, and be part of an enjoyable workplace. The St-Pierre lab values inclusivity and diversity.

Job Duties

• 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 our group meetings and conferences.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Publishing experience: Candidates must have published or submitted a minimum of 1 first-author paper in a high-impact peer-reviewed English-language journal. (co-first authors are accepted). If you have a first-author manuscript in preparation (but not submitted), please include it in your CV (with the mention "in prep") or in a cover letter.
• Application Instructions: Please include a recent CV and the contact information for 3 references who can attest to your accomplishments and potential as a scientist. Please include your Ph.D. advisor as one of the two references (If there is an issue with including her/him, contact me or include an explanation in a cover letter). A short cover letter or paragraph explaining your interest in the position would be helpful but is not required.
  

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Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

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