Postdoctoral Associate - Genomics
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Location: Houston, TX
- Job Number: 7330885 (Ref #: 25048-en_US)
- Posting Date: Newly posted
Job Description
Summary
The Human Genome Sequencing Center (HGSC) at Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to join a dynamic, interdisciplinary research environment focused on large-scale human genomics. The Posdoctoral Associate will contribute to cutting-edge genomic research projects involving next-generation sequencing (NGS), data analysis, and the interpretation of genomic variation in health and disease. The HGSC is a world-recognized leader in genome sequencing and analysis, supporting major national and international research initiatives. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to work at the intersection of genomics, bioinformatics, and translational science.
Baylor College of Medicine typically follows similar to the NIH stipulated stipend guidelines for Postdoctoral Associates.
Job Duties
- Designs, conducts, and analyzes independent and collaborative research projects in human genomics.
- Performs genomic data analysis using next-generation sequencing platforms (e.g., whole-genome, whole-exome, long-read sequencing).
- Develops, optimizes, and applies computational or laboratory tools and pipelines for genomic data processing and quality control.
- Interprets genomic variants and contributes to functional and translational genomics studies.
- Collaborates with faculty, bioinformaticians, statisticians, and clinical partners across BCM and external consortia.
- Prepares manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals and contributes to grant applications and progress reports.
- Presents research findings at lab meetings, institutional seminars, and national/international scientific conferences.
- Maintains accurate documentation of methods, results, and analyses in compliance with institutional and funding requirements.
- Mentors graduate students, research staff, and trainees as appropriate.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong experience in ne w laboratory genomics method development including DNA sequencing for mutation sequencing.
- Hands on experience in qPCR, ddPCR.
- Familiarity with challenges of clinical intrepretation of genetic variation.
- Proven experience in development of bioinformatic tools for the analysis of DNA sequence variation.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.
