Job Description
Job Title:  Postdoctoral Associate
Division:  Human Genome Sequencing Center
Work Arrangement:  Onsite only
Location:  Houston, TX
Salary Range:  Hiring up to $65,000
FLSA Status:  Exempt
Work Schedule:  Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Summary

The Human Genome Sequencing Center is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate to conduct advanced research in genomic sequencing, structural variant detection, and bioinformatics tool development. This position offers an opportunity to work on large-scale human genome projects, develop cutting-edge informatics resources, and contribute to innovative approaches in disease research.

Job Duties

  • Plans, directs, and conducts specialized genomic research utilizing third-generation sequencing (SMRT PacBio, Oxford Nanopore Technologies) and next-generation sequencing (Illumina, RNA-seq).
  • Performs comparative genomics, structural and single nucleotide variant detection, and DNA methylation analysis.
  • Develops and benchmarks bioinformatics tools for long-read sequencing technologies.
  • Designs frameworks and workflows for large-scale genomic data analysis 
  • Conducts genome assembly and metagenomics data analysis.
  • Develops innovative kits for variant resolution in complex genomic regions.
  • Summarizes research findings and publish results in peer-reviewed journals.
     

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong expertise in long-read sequencing technologies (PacBio, Oxford Nanopore) and Illumina sequencing.
  • Experience with genomic data analysis, tool development, and large-scale research projects.
  • Proficiency in bioinformatics programming, computational workflows, and data interpretation.

 

 

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

 

 

 

Requisition ID:  21671