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Engineering Postdoc Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

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$63K - $75K/yr

Postdoctoral Associate - Protein engineering and High-Throughput Screening Division: Neuroscience Work Arrangement: Onsite only Location: Houston, TX Salary Range: $63,480 - $75,000 FLSA Status:

WI · On-site

$62K - $63K/yr

The Gao Lab studies the cellular mechanisms of neurodevelopmental disorders using cutting-edge proteomics, protein/genome engineering, and electrophysiological approaches. The postdoc will engage in ...

WI · On-site

$63K - $64K/yr

Postdoctoral Associate - Cell and Gene Therapy Job Title: Postdoctoral Associate - Cell and Gene ... D. in immunology, genetic engineering, or related fields. * Great fund of knowledge of tumor ...

WI · On-site

$63K/yr

Summary The center for cardiac engineering and regenerative medicine in the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery is seeking an enthusiastic Postdoctoral Associate to support with research ...

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$63K/yr

Postdoctoral Associate - Molecular and Chemical Biology Division: Pathology Work Arrangement ... Collaborates with Genetically Engineered Rodent Models Core at Baylor for the design and ...

WI · On-site

$70K - $73K/yr

Postdoctoral Associate - Specialist Work Arrangement: Onsite only Location: Houston, TX Salary ... D. in Computational Neuroscience, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or ...

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Postdoctoral Associate - Aortic Imaging & Clinical Research Summary A Postdoctoral Associate ... in biomedical engineering, medical physics, computational science, or a related field with ...

WI · On-site

$62K/yr

Postdoctoral Associate - Cancer biology and bioinformatics Division: Molecular and Cell Biology ... engineered cell lines. * Conducts the multi-omics data analysis including RNA-seq, proteomics ...

WI · On-site

$62K - $82K/yr

Postdoctoral Associate - Immunotherapy of hematologic malignancies Division: Medicine | Work ... programming languages such as R or Python, contributing to mechanistic insights and clinical ...

WI · On-site

$63K/yr

Postdoctoral Associate - Computational biology and Bioinformatics Division: Medicine | Work ... Good computer programming skills in R/Matlab/PerlPython. * Knowledge of basic molecular biology ...

Experience in developing AI/ML and computational models for scientific/engineering applications Additional Special Instructions:The postdoc will work closely with LSU faculty and will be embedded ...

$63K/yr

Title: Postdoctoral Research Associate Department: Dist Professor Reports To: Distinguished ... D. in a relevant field, such as Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or Chemistry.

$63K/yr

Research Associate Position Summary This is a Postdoctoral Research Associate position. We are seeking a self-motivated individual with strong mathematical, physics and engineering background. The ...

Post-Doctoral Fellow - Mamedov Lab

Institute, WI · On-site

$47K - $63K/yr

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to lead high-impact projects focused on T cell receptor (TCR) tumor ligand discovery, CRISPR screening and engineering of human γδ T cells, and ...

... the postdoctoral or advanced MS level. The primary objective of this position is to reproduce ... Primary engineering role on a next-generation compact system development: your hands, your build

... the postdoctoral or advanced MS level. The primary objective of this position is to reproduce ... Primary engineering role on a next-generation compact system development: your hands, your build

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Engineering Postdoc information

What is an engineering postdoc?

An Engineering Postdoc is a temporary research position for PhD graduates to gain advanced training and experience in engineering fields. Postdocs work on specialized projects, publish research, collaborate with faculty, and may mentor students. These positions typically last 1-3 years and help researchers prepare for academic, industry, or government roles.

What are the typical day-to-day responsibilities of an engineering postdoc?

Engineering Postdocs usually spend their days designing and conducting advanced research experiments, analyzing data, and documenting their findings for publication or presentations. They often collaborate closely with faculty members, graduate students, and other researchers to develop new methods or contribute to ongoing projects. Additional tasks may include mentoring junior team members, preparing grant applications, and presenting results at conferences. This blend of research, collaboration, and academic engagement provides valuable experience for future academic or industry roles.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the engineering postdoc position?

To thrive as an Engineering Postdoc, you typically need a PhD in engineering or a related field, a solid research background, and deep expertise in your specific engineering discipline. Familiarity with advanced modeling software, programming languages (such as MATLAB or Python), and laboratory or simulation equipment is commonly required. Strong analytical thinking, independent problem-solving, and effective written and verbal communication skills are essential soft skills for this role. These competencies are important for successfully conducting innovative research, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and contributing to publications and grant proposals.

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Postdoctoral Associate - Protein engineering and High-Throughput Screening

WI • On-site

Baylor College of Medicine
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 5 - 10K employees

$63K - $75K/yr

Other

Posted 9 days ago


Baylor College of Medicine rating

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Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

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Job description

Postdoctoral Associate - Protein engineering and High-Throughput Screening

Division: Neuroscience
Work Arrangement: Onsite only
Location: Houston, TX
Salary Range: $63,480 - $75,000
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Summary

The St-Pierre Lab is seeking a motivated and creative scientist or engineer to develop next-generation tools for interfacing with the brain that includes genetically encoded voltage indicators (GEVIs), optogenetic silencers, and fluorescent proteins. Postdoctoral Associate with expertise, which may include:

  • Protein engineering
  • Optical system development
  • High-throughput screening
  • Electrophysiology
  • Computational approaches

This position offers the opportunity to develop cutting-edge molecular technologies, expand your technical skill set, and contribute to a collaborative, intellectually stimulating research environment. The work aligns with the St-Pierre Lab's mission to create and apply innovative tools for perturbing and imaging the brain.

Baylor College of Medicine typically follows similar to the NIH stipulated stipend guidelines for Postdoctoral Associates.

Job Duties
  • Leads and contributes to research projects, both independently and collaboratively.
  • Sets up, maintains, and optimizes experimental equipment.
  • Mentors and trains lab members in techniques and experimental design.
  • Presents research findings in lab meetings and at scientific conferences.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
  • MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
  • No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • At least one first-author (or co-first-author) paper published in or submitted to a high-impact, peer-reviewed English-language journal.
  • Manuscripts in preparation can be noted in your CV or cover letter.

Requisition ID: 26080

Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

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