The Ebrahimi Lab at Texas Biomedical Research Institute is seeking a full-time postdoctoral scientist / staff scientist in Cancer Molecular Biology to join a collaborative team of investigators with diverse backgrounds in quantitative and experimental sciences. The research in the Ebrahimi Lab is focused on understanding the molecular determinants of cancer and infectious disease disparities across human populations and relevant model organisms using big data science approaches. By working across disciplines and integrating diverse datasets, Ebrahimi’s team has identified associations between mutational signatures and novel dysregulated processes in cancer. These studies provide a unique opportunity for the selected scientist to engage in highly collaborative projects across institutions and disciplines, including cancer, virology, genomics, evolution, biostatistics, and bioinformatics.
Job Title: Postdoctoral Scientist/Staff Scientist – Cancer Molecular Biology
Location San Antonio, TX, United States
Id: req482
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: Required: Ph.D. in molecular biology, cancer biology, biochemistry, genetics, or a related discipline; Previous postdoc and/or staff scientist experience (required for the staff scientist position only); 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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Independently designs, troubleshoots, and conduct experiments involving routine and advanced methods such as flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, single cell RNAseq, and spatial transcriptomic.
- Provides training to lab members.
- Â Maintains record of all experiments performed and data collected to ensure quality and integrity of data.
- Â Presents research findings at seminars and scientific meetings.
- Works in a cross-disciplinary team and contributes to collaborative studies.
- Â Prepares and assists in the preparation of grants, manuscripts, and reports.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
· 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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