美国贝勒大学博士后职位—发育生物学

美国贝勒大学博士后职位—发育生物学

贝勒大学（Baylor University）创立于1845年，是德克萨斯州历史上最悠久的大学，也是美国密西西比河以西的第一批教育机构之一。是一所拥有近180年历史的高等学府，该大学位于达拉斯-沃斯堡大都会区与奥斯汀之间的韦科（Waco）市，沿着布拉佐斯（Brazos）河畔而建，占地1000英亩（约4平方公里）。

Postdoctoral Research Associate - Developmental Biology

Baylor University

Job Description

Job Identification: 17057

What We are Looking For:

Baylor University is seeking applicants for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to join the EvoGenOMICS team supporting the efforts of the Giassetti Lab within the Department of Biology. The primary focus of the research will be centered on multi-omics integration, the generation of gene-edited animals, and the biology of gametes and preimplantation embryos, focusing on the phylogenetic multi-omics core of fertility and its association with animal developmental biology.

Education & Experience

The ideal candidate should have lab experience working in diverse teams, mouse husbandry and manipulation, sterile techniques, cell culture, and microscopy, emphasizing micromanipulation. There may be fieldwork and national and international traveling opportunities, but these are optional for this position.

Required Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree with major courses in molecular biology, cell biology, and embryology

• Strong background in mammalian gamete, preimplantation embryo, and pluripotent stem cell biology

• Excellent communication skills

• First-author publications on related topics in peer-reviewed journals

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Developmental/Stem Cell Biology

• Hands-on experience in gamete and embryo micromanipulations, stem cell culture, and next-gen sequencing is highly desirable

There may be fieldwork and national and international traveling opportunities, but these are optional for this position.

The embryology experiments will require intermittent coverage outside of the typical workday. This will include late night and early morning hours (12 am-6 am). Flexibility and professionalism at these hours are vital.

This is a one-year assignment with the possibility of extension depending on funding, performance, and mutual agreement. Preferred start date is August 1st 2024.

What You Will Do:

The postdoctoral researcher will be a project leader in the EvoGenOMICS team. This research group is under the supervision of Principal Investigator Dr. Mariana Ianello Giassetti (http://www.giassettilab.com). The position requires effective communication with high-level internal and external personnel while maintaining accuracy and efficiency. The overall objective of this role is to support the mission of the Department of Biology at Baylor University, healing the world by demonstrating reliability, productivity, professionalism, accuracy, timeliness, problem-solving skills, a strong ethical understanding of our complex scientific focus, as well as compassion and kindness when interacting with others.

The selected candidate will be expected to:

• Independently conduct technical laboratory research to assess mammalian gametes, embryos, and stem cells.

• Maintain records and laboratory analyses

• Manage and maintain detailed animal records and all research-related information

• Collect and analyze scientific data

• Prepare reports containing analytical, descriptive, and evaluative content to be submitted for publication or contribution to grant applications, progress reports, presentations at national and international meetings, etc.

• Present research findings to fellow investigators and collaborative scientists; attend professional meetings.

• Contribute to grant applications and progress reports.

• Supervise and mentor laboratory researchers, graduate and undergraduate researchers.

A complete application will include the following documents.

• Cover letter detailing your research interests, prior experiences related to this position, and future career goals.

• Resume or CV

• Contact information for three people who can speak to your interests and potential contributions to this work

• In addition to the above - Please upload up to two writing samples (e.g., book chapter, dissertation chapter, journal article, work under review, work in progress)

• Additional documentation should be added using the references upload section of the application.

What You Can Expect:

Located in https://waco.web.baylor.edu/, Baylor University is the oldest college in Texas. With a population of 21,000 diverse students, Baylor is one of the top universities in the nation, having been named an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification in January 2022. Baylor is also on the honor roll of the "Great Colleges to Work For" from The Chronicle of Higher Education; Baylor offers competitive salaries and https://hr.web.baylor.edu/benefits while allowing faculty and staff to live in one of the fastest-growing parts of the state. Explore our great hometown of https://wacoheartoftexas.com/ and the many opportunities to https://waco.web.baylor.edu/waco-guides/waco-culture-guide.

Our strategic plan, https://illuminate.web.baylor.edu/, guides the University as we continue to live up to Baylor's https://about.web.baylor.edu/values-vision/mission-statement of educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.

About Us:

Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor’s commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5364083

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