Postdoctoral Associate

Job Purpose

Postdoctoral Associates are trainees working in an apprenticeship mode in preparation for a career as a scientific professional.

Job Duties

A research position for a postdoctoral associate is available in the Department of Pharmacology at Baylor College of Medicine in the area of antibacterial drug discovery. The laboratory is interested in the structure, function and inhibition of antibiotic resistance enzymes. The studies will involve protein purification and enzymatic screens of small molecule libraries and combinatorial libraries for inhibitor molecules as well as biochemical characterization of enzyme-inhibitor interactions. This position is suitable for candidates with experience in protein biochemistry, enzymology, or peptide synthesis. Candidates should have a Ph.D. or M.D. degree and a strong record of productivity as evidenced by publications. Written and oral presentation skills as well as the ability to collaborate effectively are essential.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education Required: MD or Ph.D in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
• Experience Required: None Required.
• Certification/Licenses/Registration: None Required.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

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