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A Biophysicist is a scientist who uses physics to study biological systems using an interdisciplinary approach. Studies from molecules to organisms are conducted, analyzed, and interpreted for scientific evidence in proving or providing information for the greater good of medicine or science. May determine the effects of foods, drugs, serums, hormones, and other substances on tissues and vital processes of living organisms.
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+25% projected growth
Job Description
Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX ID:
7345618 (Ref.No. 25222-en_US)
Posted:
Newly posted Job Description Summary A Staff Scientist in Synthetic Organic/Medicinal Chemistry is available at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX. The Staff Scientist is expected to have a PhD degree and a track record of publications in the field. The main job duties are to design and synthesize compounds and evaluate biochemical or cellular activity for the treatment of cancer, stroke and other diseases. Job Duties Under the general direction of thePrincipal Investigator:
Designs and synthesizes compounds that are potential inhibitors of chemical probes of proteins implicated in cancer or other diseases Test compounds' activities in a biochemical and/or cellular assay Analyzes experimental data and report results Writes technical reports and manuscripts 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 Minimum Qualifications Doctoral Degree. Experience may not be substituted in lieu of degree. Three years of post doctoral research experience. Department Specific Criteria PhD degree in organic chemistry or closely related chemistry Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. 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.- Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective.
- Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve.
- Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.