About this role
Summary Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Postdoctoral Associate to conduct original research in on vaccine development for drug-resistant pathogens. Drug resistance has made bacterial infection worse. There is a strong desire to develop new vaccine targets against AMR bacteria that includes the number one cause of worldwide infections, E. Coli. Multiple projects are available, and the project will overlap with an existing phage biology program and center. The work is in part funded by the National Institute of Health as well as foundational funds. Baylor College of Medicine typically follows similar to the NIH stipulated stipend guidelines for Postdoctoral Associates.
- Job Duties Generates new experimental paradigms; be able to design controlled experiments.
- Analyzes molecular data including computational tools associated with sequence information and protein antigen design.
- Works to be up-to-date with the latest literature; participate in group meetings to discuss findings.
- Writes scientific manuscripts and grants.
- Presents one’s research results and attend conferences.
- 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.