Staff Scientist - Microbiome Studies

Summary

The Staff Scientist will perform research into how the human microbiome impacts health and disease. Primary responsibilities include cultivation of microbial communities and characterization of microbial physiology. Additional responsibilities may include cell culture, measurement of biological markers of disease, processing of samples for metabolomics. Under the direction and general supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Staff Scientist will collaborate with other team members to conduct research. The Staff Scientist will have significant experience in state-of-the-art techniques for studying host:microbiome interactions.

Job Duties

Conduct research

Plan, conduct, and analyze laboratory research experiments with advanced model systems

Collect, compiles, and analyze complex data

Document results of experiments

Contribute to laboratory and project meetings (including preparation and delivery of research updates)

Conduct literature searches and summarizes information to stay abreast of the field of microbiome science

Performs other job duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Doctoral Degree. Experience may not be substituted in lieu of degree.

Three years of post doctoral research experience.

Department Specific Criteria

Two years of experience with anaerobic bacterial culture

Significant experience with culturing complex microbial communities strongly preferred

Experience cell culture strongly preferred

Experience in molecular biology strongly preferred

Experience in immunology preferred

Must have strong attention to detail

Must have strong analytical thinking/problem solving

Must be able to follow established procedures and properly record results; have excellent interpersonal skills, including oral and written communication skills; capable of working alone and as part of highly collaborative teams

Must have flexibility in work schedule to occasionally work evenings or weekends

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