Summary

A Postdoctoral Associate position is immediately available in Department of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. The project is seeking highly motivated and experienced candidate to uncover the regulatory mechanisms of the cardiovascular system and investigate the underlying causes of heart diseases.

Baylor College of Medicine typically follows similar to the NIH stipulated stipend guidelines for Postdoctoral Associates.

Job Duties

• Conducts experiments independently and actively collaborates with other team members.
• Coordinates with the research associate to collect and analyze data, and report findings to the Principal Investigator (PI).
• Assists the Principal Investigator in maintaining and organizing the laboratory.
• Attends and presents preliminary data at lab meetings.
• Cares for and manages small laboratory animals that includes mice and rats, following proper protocols and ethical guidelines.
• Contributes to manuscript preparation by assisting the PI in writing scientific papers based on research findings that includes generating graphs, tables, and other visuals for internal reports, grant applications, and publications.
• Collaborates with other researchers, including graduate students, technicians, and faculty members, to achieve research goals.
• Presents research findings at departmental seminars, conferences, and workshops.
• Participates in research meetings and discussions to exchange ideas and provide input.
• Communicates effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and collaborators through written reports, emails, and oral presentations.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
• No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctorate degree in biology, cell biology, biochemistry physiology, pharmacology or a related field. 
• Experience in the research of cardiovascular biology, inflammation and cell metabolism is desired. 
• Be self-motivated and has strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectivelly.