Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Wehrens Laboratory within the Cardiovascular Research Institute (CVRI) of Baylor College of Medicine. The CVRI features a world-class group of investigators with vast expertise in cardiovascular science, and Dr. Wehrens serves as its director. The Wehrens lab in the Department of Integrative Physiology focuses on inherited and acquired arrhythmias and cardiomyopathies. The lab utilizes numerous techniques from cloning and in vitro cell work to the generation of mutant mice and surgical models of heart disease. The lab possesses state-of-the-art equipment and is actively involved in the development of innovative techniques and devices for heart research.  The lab is currently pursuing gene therapy and genome editing approaches for the treatment of inherited and common heart diseases.

The instructor's duties will include but are not limited to organizing and implementing complex research plans, the development of new methods, testing and data collection, analysis and interpretation of data, writing detailed scientific reports and mentoring graduate and undergraduate students.  The applicant's project is likely to focus on altered fibrogenesis in atrial fibrillation and heart failure, so prior experience working on mouse models of heart disease, cardiomyocyte and/or fibroblast biology are beneficial. The applicant is also expected to apply for mentored and/or independent research funding and write several articles a year.

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in biology/ biomedical sciences/ chemistry/ biophysics or an MD with at least 2 years of full-time postdoctoral research experience.