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Baylor College of Medicine

Baylor College of Medicine is a health sciences university located in Houston, TX. The college is known for medical excellence and has affiliations with eight teaching hospitals in the Texas Medical Center. With over $400 million in research support annually, Baylor College of Medicine has more than 90 research and patient-care centers and units. The college trains over 3,000 students in various medical and healthcare disciplines, including residents and post-doctoral fellows.

Role Description

A full-time on-site role for a Postdoctoral Researcher is immediately available in Dr. Loning Fu’s laboratory at Baylor College of Medicine. The research projects will be focused on studying the role of circadian dysfunction in non-alcoholic fatty liver diseases (NAFLD) and NAFLD-induced liver carcinogenesis and the role of circadian homeostasis in anti-cancer therapy (PMID: 12724733, PMCID: PMC2881876, PMCID: PMC4558341, PMCID: PMC5695235, PMID: 37890720). The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting research and analyzing data using laboratory skills described below, mentoring junior lab members, and participating in manuscript preparation and conference presentation. The role will involve working closely with other researchers and faculty members in the pursuit of medical and scientific advancements. 

Qualifications

  • Laboratory skills and research experience in Molecular and Cellular Biology, Animal Model Studies, Endocrinology, Signal Transduction, Cancer, and Biostatistics.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ph.D. in a relevant field.
  • Prior first author publications in peer-reviewed journals. 

How to apply:

Please submit one PDF format of application with a cover letter, an updated resume, contact information of minimal three references, and copies of previous publications in PDF format.

To: loningf@bcm.edu