Postdoctoral Associate

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

ID: 7194118 (Ref.No. 17825-en_US)
Posted: November 17, 2023

Job Description

Summary

The laboratory of Dr. Mingshan Xue (https://www.bcm.edu/research/faculty-labs/mingshan-xue-lab) in the Department of Neuroscience at Baylor College of Medicine and the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute at Texas Children's Hospital, Houston Texas is seeking applications for a postdoctoral fellow position.

Job Duties

Studies the dysfunctions of neural circuits in novel mouse models of neurodevelopmental disorders.
Leads the project and collaborates with a team of scientists within and outside of the lab.
Develops his/her independent research program in the general area of neural circuits and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Minimum Qualifications

MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

While previous experience in neuroscience is desired, we are also interested in individuals with a broad range of expertise.
Preferred applicants should have a strong research record in one or more of the following areas: in vivo wide-field or two-photon imaging, in vivo or slice electrophysiology, optogenetics, and animal behavior.
Applicants with a background in physics or engineering are also encouraged to apply. Applicants should submit a cover letter stating research experience and interest, a CV, and a list of 3 referees as a single PDF file to mxue@bcm.edu.

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.

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