Baylor College of Medicine
Work Arrangement: Onsite only
Location: Houston, TX
Salary Range: $70,000
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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 successful candidate 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. 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 pipelines for genomic data processing and quality control. Interprets genomic variants and contribute 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. Minimum Qualifications
MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field. No experience required. Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Computational Sciences, Computational Biology, Structural Biology, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Statistics, or related disciplines. May also include Ph.D. in Biology or Biomedical Sciences in combination with an M.S. or extensive multidisciplinary experience in one of the above quantitative fields Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. 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. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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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 successful candidate 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. 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 pipelines for genomic data processing and quality control. Interprets genomic variants and contribute 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. Minimum Qualifications
MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field. No experience required. Preferred Qualifications
Ph.D. in Chemistry, Computational Sciences, Computational Biology, Structural Biology, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Statistics, or related disciplines. May also include Ph.D. in Biology or Biomedical Sciences in combination with an M.S. or extensive multidisciplinary experience in one of the above quantitative fields Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. 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. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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