Baylor College of Medicine
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Postdoctoral Associate in RNA Transcription Fidelity, Bacterial Genetics, and Genomics Baylor College of Medicine in United States
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Molecular Biology
Funding
The position offers a stated salary of $63,480. It is a full-time, exempt postdoctoral position with an onsite Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule. Tuition, benefits, and other funding details are not specified.
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United States
University
Baylor College of Medicine
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Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, United States, is seeking a full-time Postdoctoral Associate in the Division of Molecular and Human Genetics.
The postdoctoral researcher will investigate mechanisms regulating RNA transcription fidelity in vivo in Escherichia coli and determine how transcriptional errors affect bacterial physiology and phenotypic variability. The project includes designing bacterial genetic systems, characterizing RNA polymerase errors, and identifying genetic factors that influence transcription accuracy.
Responsibilities include molecular biology experiments, bacterial strain construction, genetic manipulation, RNA extraction, Illumina NextSeq RNA sequencing, circular sequencing (Circle-seq), sample and library preparation, and analysis of high-throughput sequencing datasets. The researcher will quantify RNA error frequencies, identify transcription-error hotspots, interpret biological findings, develop follow-up hypotheses, maintain laboratory records, contribute to peer-reviewed publications, and present results at laboratory meetings, seminars, and conferences.
Applicants must hold an MD or Ph.D. in basic science, health science, or a related field. No prior experience is required. A Ph.D. in genetics, genomics, or a related discipline, expertise in RNA fidelity, Illumina NextSeq experience, and familiarity with Circle-seq are preferred.
The position is onsite in Houston, Texas, with a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule and a stated salary of $63,480. Apply through the Baylor College of Medicine employment portal using requisition ID 26561.
Funding details
The position offers a stated salary of $63,480. It is a full-time, exempt postdoctoral position with an onsite Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule. Tuition, benefits, and other funding details are not specified.
What's required
Applicants must hold an MD or Ph.D. in basic science, health science, or a related field. No prior experience is required. Preferred qualifications include a Ph.D. in genetics, genomics, or a related field, demonstrated expertise in RNA fidelity, experience with Illumina NextSeq sequencing, and familiarity with circular sequencing (Circle-seq) methodologies.
How to apply
Apply through the Baylor College of Medicine job portal using requisition ID 26561. Submit the application via the direct “View or Apply” link.
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