Postdoctoral Scientist

Texas Biomedical is seeking a full-time postdoctoral scientist in Cancer Molecular Biology for Dr. Diako Ebrahimi’s lab. The candidate will be investigating the source and molecular processes underlying the widespread C>T hypermutations in cancer genomes. The hypothesis and experimental design of this project are based on a systematic analysis of diverse datasets generated for >20,000 tumor samples. This position provides unique research and career development opportunities across disciplines including cancer, virology, and bioinformatics.

Texas Biomed has exceptional resources such as BSL3 and BLS4 labs, SNPRC (Southwest National Primate Research Center), a vigorous infectious disease program, outstanding imaging, computational, and sequencing facilities, and several career development programs including grant writing and leadership courses. Texas Biomed faculty have adjunct appointments at two universities in San Antonio (UTSA and UTHSCSA), which provide additional training and career development opportunities for employees at Texas Biomed.

· Independently designs, troubleshoots, and conduct experiments involving routine and advanced methods such as flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, single cell RNAseq, and spatial transcriptomics.

·  Maintains record of all experiments performed and data collected to ensure quality and integrity of data.

·  Presents research findings at seminars and scientific meetings.

·  Works in a cross-disciplinary team and contributes to collaborative studies.

·  Prepares and assist in the preparation of grants, manuscripts, and reports.

·  Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: Required: Ph.D. in molecular biology, cancer biology, biochemistry, genetics, or a related discipline, experience in standard lab techniques and cancer molecular biology methods, willing to learn new techniques required for the projects, excellent communication skills in English (verbal and written). Preferred: Experience working with 10X Genomics single cell and spatial transcriptomics platforms including data analysis and visualization, knowledge of bioinformatics and basic statistical methods, familiarity with pathology reports and cancer databases such as TCGA and ICGC.

This is a full-time salaried (exempt) position. Texas Biomedical Research Institute business hours are Monday through Friday - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional after hours or weekend cell culture maintenance will be necessary. Texas Biomedical Research Institute is committed to a drug-free workplace. Pre-employment drug screen is required.

Texas Biomedical Research Institute is one of the world's leading independent biomedical research institutions dedicated to advancing global human health through innovative biomedical research. Texas Biomed aims to unravel the mysteries of infectious diseases through innovative thinking, creative problem solving and cutting-edge technologies.

 

· Competitive pay and career development opportunities

· 7% Employer funded retirement contribution starting day one

· Full insurance benefits

· Holidays, PTO and a paid week off in the last week of December

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