Summary

The lab is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Associate 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. Applicants that are within 12 months of completing their PhD are also encouraged to apply.

Job Duties

• Organizes and implements complex research plans.
• Works on the development of new methods.
• Tests and collects data.
• Works on analysis and interpretation of data.
• Writes detailed scientific reports and mentors graduate and undergraduate students. 
• Focuses on altered fibrogenesis in atrial fibrillation and heart failure. 
• Presents their research findings on a regular basis to both peers within the center and at national and international meetings.
• 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

• PhD in biology/ biomedical sciences/ chemistry/ biophysics or an MD with at least 2 years of full-time research experience.  
• Experience working on mouse models of heart disease, cardiomyocyte and/or fibroblast biology are beneficial.
• Be self-motivated, team-oriented individual with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Strong writing skills and experience writing manuscripts is desired.