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Fall Intern: Economic Policy

Washington, DC · On-site

... graduate students, and recent graduates to gain experience in research, writing, business, and communications at one of the nation's leading think tanks. Competitive candidates will generally have a ...

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Fall Intern: Academic Programs

Washington, DC · On-site

... graduate students, and recent graduates to gain experience in research, writing, business, and communications at one of the nation's leading think tanks. Competitive candidates will generally have a ...

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A Think Tank Graduate job is an entry-level role designed for recent graduates to gain experience in research, policy analysis, and advocacy. These roles are typically found in research institutions that focus on public policy, economics, international affairs, or social issues. Graduates in these positions assist with data analysis, report writing, event coordination, and stakeholder engagement. The role provides exposure to high-level discussions and helps develop critical thinking and communication skills essential for careers in academia, government, or consulting.

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As a Think Tank Graduate, your daily responsibilities often include conducting in-depth research, drafting reports and policy briefs, and analyzing data to support ongoing projects. You’ll typically collaborate with senior researchers, attend team meetings, and may participate in public events or seminars to share your findings. The role also involves reviewing academic literature, synthesizing complex information, and occasionally providing input for grant proposals or funding applications. This dynamic environment is ideal for those who enjoy intellectual challenges and contributing to discussions on real-world issues.

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To thrive as a Think Tank Graduate, you need strong research, analytical, and writing skills, usually supported by an advanced degree in political science, economics, public policy, or a related field. Experience with data analysis tools (such as Excel, Stata, or SPSS), literature review databases, and occasionally qualitative analysis software is advantageous. Initiative, adaptability, and effective collaboration and communication are standout soft skills in this role. These abilities are essential for producing high-quality, impactful policy research and working successfully within multidisciplinary teams.

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Infographic showing various Think Tank Graduate job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,434 per year, or $19.4 per hour.

Staff Scientist

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Baylor College of Medicine rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 24 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

189th of 627 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Staff Scientist to lead innovative research focused on understanding the pathogenesis of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) using advanced human airway organoid and immune cell co-culture systems. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge translational research within a collaborative and dynamic academic environment. The successful candidate will possess a Ph.D. in Microbiology, Immunology, Virology, or a closely related biomedical science discipline, along with 3 to 4 years of postdoctoral fellowship experience. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated expertise in respiratory virus research, particularly RSV or related viral pathogens, as well as hands-on experience with human airway organoids, flow cytometry, and bioinformatics-based data analysis. The Staff Scientist will independently design and execute experiments, analyze and interpret complex datasets, and provide scientific leadership for a project focused on developing and optimizing a co-culture platform integrating human immune cells and human airway organoids. This platform will be used to investigate host-pathogen interactions and immune responses during RSV infection.

Job Duties

Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator:

  • Plans, directs and conducts research experiments.
  • 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.

The candidate will be responsible to lead a research project on the development of a co-culture platform of human immune cells and human airway organoids to study respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) pathogenesis.  The relationship between the host, the immune response and the respiratory virus infection will be explored using advance technical and analytical tools.  It is expected that the candidate will be technically skilled in human airway organoid research, flow cytometry, immunology, virology, and bioinformatics. The candidate  will also interact with graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in the laboratory and will provide scientific input into other ongoing research projects. The candidate will work closely with the PI and co-PI and meet at least weekly to discuss the trajectory of the research project. It is expected that the candidate will present and participate weekly in the internal lab meeting, bi-weekly in the research think tank, and present annually at an national or international conference highlighting the research project. The candidate will also be responsible for writing abstracts and manuscripts for publication and assisting the PI and co-PI in grant submissions for funding.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Doctoral Degree. Experience may not be substituted in lieu of degree.
  • Three years of post doctoral research experience.

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

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