The Neurology Department is seeking a self-motivated, productive and team oriented post-doctoral associate to drive a project focused on better understanding motor neuron degeneration. The postdoc associate will have access to mouse and zebrafish models to study genetic variants associated with human disease. In addition, human tissue is available to derive iNeurons or iPCS derived neurons for studying these variants.

The Orengo lab aims to foster a collaborative and scholarly scientific environment. Our lab culture best melds with individuals who are highly self-motivated, passionate, creative and most importantly team oriented. We feel that science is an exciting and rewarding career worth a major investment of time and energy.

• Plans, directs and conducts specialized and advanced research experiments.
• Evaluates and analyzes data independently.
• Establishes new research protocols and procedures.
• Summarizes research findings and publish results in research journals.
• Maintains laboratory operations.
• Supervises research staff.
• Presents at departmental journal club, research talk or symposium talk.

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

• Must have received a Ph.D. from an accredited U.S. academic institution or university in an area of Biology.
• Preference will be given to those with experience using mouse, zebrafish or human neuronal cell culture models to study neurological disease.
• Should not be more than 5 years past terminal year of Ph.D. defense.

Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.

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

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