Senior Staff Scientist – Drosophila

The Cuddapah Lab at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a Senior Staff Scientist to oversee the laboratory research program in close collaboration with the Principal Investigator. The laboratory is interested in understanding how neurological symptoms are modulated by sleep and circadian rhythms. We are predominantly using Drosophila as a model system but are also interested in cell and mouse models. We seek to leverage diverse perspectives to identify novel mechanisms that will eventually benefit children with neurological disorders.

Job Duties

• Plans, directs and conducts research experiments.
• Provides mentorship to junior laboratory members.
• Evaluates and analyzes data.
• Develops research techniques and performs applications required for specific research projects.
• May conduct literature searches and summarize information in an appropriate format for a particular study.
• Documents results of experiments and reports to principal investigators.
• May supervise, schedule and coordinate the activities of less experienced research staff.
• Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Doctoral Degree. Experience may not be substituted in lieu of degree.
• Seven years of postdoctoral  research experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Drosophila is highly desired
• Experience with at least one of these: molecular biology, electrophysiology, in vivo imaging, optogenetics, coding, and/or omics approaches is desirable

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