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Postdoctoral Associate โ€“ RNA Biology | Chromatin | Stem Cells | Cancer

๐Ÿ“… Application Review: Ongoing until position filled
๐Ÿ“ฉ To Apply: Send cover letter, CV, and 2โ€“3 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.

๐Ÿงช 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

๐Ÿ”ฌ 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

๐Ÿง  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)

๐ŸŽ“ 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

๐ŸŒŸ 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

๐ŸŒ Learn more about us: https://www.bcm.edu

 

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