Endocrinology of Prostate Cancer Post-Doctoral Job at Baylor College of Medicine
Due to a recently awarded grant, a 3-year post-doctoral position is available immediately at the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at Baylor College of Medicine. The successful candidate will work on a cutting edge project studying the link between metabolic/hormonal parameters and prostate cancer.
Under the leadership of Dr Bert W. O’Malley, the Tom Thompson Distinguished Service Professor, and recipient of the 2007 National Medal of Science and the 2011 Ernst Schering Prize, the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at Baylor College of Medicine is a pioneer in the field of gene regulation, steroid receptors and hormone action, providing a rich scientific environment with many unique and unparalleled research training opportunities.
Minimum qualifications: Highly motivated individuals with PhD in molecular biology and at least 2-3 years of prior post-doctoral experience, with a documented competence and experience in the biology of cancer, preferably prostate cancer and/or nuclear receptors (androgen receptor, estrogen receptor) and a demonstrated record of research productivity in high-impact journals. Technical expertise in standard basic molecular and cellular techniques, including cell culture, transfections/transductions, siRNA, molecular cloning, plasmid isolation, and animal studies is a necessity.
Candidates must be enthusiastic, self-motivated, dedicated to science and problem solving, with organizational skills and effective at working independently and leading projects, while also collaborating and assisting the team in its collective research goals. Attention to detail and ability to work on multiple projects is expected.
NOTE: Preference will be given to candidates with an outstanding publication record in high-impact journals.
Interested candidates should email their CV and 3 names of references to mitsiade@bcm.edu.
Baylor College of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer.
Employer: Baylor College of Medicine
Website: http://www.bcm.edu
Location: Houston, TX
Type: Postdoctoral