Postdoctoral Fellow PhD - Urology

Summary The Jorgez Laboratory in the Department of Urology at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow PhD to join an NIH-funded research program investigating the molecular and developmental mechanisms underlying testicular dysfunction and infertility in a Wnt4 conditional knockout (Wnt4-cKO) mouse model. This position offers the opportunity to work at the interface of developmental biology, reproductive endocrinology, and cutting-edge spatial and 3D imaging technologies, within a collaborative, well-resourced research environment in the Texas Medical Center. Baylor College of Medicine typically follows similar to the NIH stipulated stipend guidelines for Postdoctoral Associates. Job Duties Designs and executes experiments using mouse models that includes breeding colony management and genotyping. Performs advanced 3D and spatial imaging (confocal, LSFM, Xenium spatial transcriptomics) and associated computational image analysis. Conducts cellular and molecular assays including, immunohistochemistry, proteomic profiling, and tissue-derived cell culture-based functional studies. Analyzes, interprets, and presents complex multimodal datasets integrating imaging, transcriptomic, and proteomic data. Prepares manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication and contribute to grant progress reports and future funding applications. Maintains reagents and supply for experiments. Teaches techniques, procedures, and experimental design to other members of the lab. Communicates research results in group meetings, national or international conferences. Plans, directs, and conducts research experiments. Develops research techniques and perform applications required for specific research projects Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field. No experience required. Preferred Qualifications Experience with advanced 3D imaging modalities (light sheet fluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy) and/or spatial transcriptomics platforms (e.g., Xenium, Visium). Background in male reproductive biology, testicular development, or endocrinology. Experience with bioinformatic analysis of transcriptomic or proteomic datasets. Experience with animal surgical techniques (e.g., orchidopexy models). Experience working on the Wnt/Bcatenin signaling pathway.