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Postdoctoral Associate โ RNA Biology | Chromatin | Stem Cells | Cancer
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Application Review: Ongoing until position filled
๐ฉ To Apply: Send cover letter, CV, and 2โ3 references send to Email.
The Di Stefano Lab at Baylor College of Medicine is recruiting a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to join a cutting-edge research program at the intersection of RNA biology, chromatin regulation, stem cell plasticity, and cancer progression.
๐งช Research Themes
- RNA-binding proteins and RNA modifications in stem cells and tumors
- Post-transcriptional and epigenetic gene regulation
- Cell fate transitions and oncogenesis
- Use of biomolecular condensates as regulatory mechanisms
๐ฌ Techniques & Platforms
- Ribosome profiling, CLIP-seq, CUT&Tag, single-cell multiomics, and long-read sequencing
- Single-cell transcriptomics and proteogenomics
- Integration with clinical datasets and 3D stem cell models
๐ง Recent Publications
- Pessina et al., bioRxiv (2025) โ RNA condensates in cell fate
- Kodali et al., Nature Cell Biology (2024) โ Leukemia plasticity
- Levin Ferreyra et al., EMBO Reports (2025) โ Pluripotency regulation
- Di Stefano et al., Cell Stem Cell (2019); Nature Cell Biology (2016)
๐ Candidate Profile
- Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. in a relevant life science field
- Strong interest in RNA biology, stem cells, or cancer biology
- Experience with RNA-seq, ATAC-seq, splicing, or single-cell methods
- Publications or preprints demonstrating productivity
- Bonus: computational biology, RNA editing, or work with pluripotent/cancer models
๐ Why Join Us?
- Rigorous mentorship with emphasis on scientific independence and creativity
- Collaborative environment at the Texas Medical Center, with access to world-class facilities
- Competitive salary, full benefits, and career development support
- Proven track record of high-impact publications and successful alumni placements
๐ Learn more about us: https://www.bcm.edu
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