Postdoctoral Associate

Postdoctoral Associate
, Baylor College of Medicine

Division: Pediatrics ). Department: Pediatrics - Nutrition ).

Location:

Houston (1100). Salary Range:
Per NIH Guidelines.

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Employment Duration:
Full-time. FLSA Status:
Exempt.

We employ untargeted and targeted metabolomic analysis and isotope tracing studies using newly invested in-house Thermo Exploris 480 LC/MS instrument. Along with this powerful analytical tool, we use various in vivo mouse models and in vitro models to define the role of nutritional input and the underlying mechanisms in disease development and control. For instance, we have recently (Nature,2019) employed metabolomics approaches to show that dietary methionine restriction is an effective and feasible dietary intervention in healthy humans and mice to alter circulating metabolism without overt side effect.

Dietary methionine restriction has shown promising in various mouse cancer models alone or in combination with chemotherapy or radiotherapy.

• Performs research under the general direction of the Principal Investigator.
• Plans, directs, and conducts metabolomics and metabolic flux studies, and others as they emerge.
• Collects and analyzes data, and prepares slides, figures and manuscripts for publications.
• Develops new research directions.
• Trains new lab members, junior lab members, and students.

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

• Three years of relevant experience typically as a Research Assistant, Research Technician or PhD.
• PhDs interested in our research and with prior experience or expertise in analytical chemistry and metabolism are encouraged to apply.
• Metabolomics and Mass Spectrometry.
• At least three years of experience.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

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