Summary

An instructor position is available in James Martin's lab in the Department of Integrative Physiology to study multiple facets of cardiac biology and regenerative medicine. The Martin lab focuses on understanding how developmental pathways are connected to adult tissue regeneration. We use biochemical, biophysical, imaging, genomic, and computational approaches to investigate the genetic pathways that regulate cardiac organ development and homeostasis. Our lab performs computational and wet-lab work, though the ideal candidate should have experience in molecular biology, genomics, cell biology, and/or informatics. The successful applicant will have a Ph.D. in Genetics, Developmental Biology, Cardiovascular Science, or related fields. Previous experience using the laboratory mouse and cell culture is required.  The candidate will conduct research project(s), design and perform biological experiments rigorously, work collaboratively with investigators within and outside the lab, be highly organized and communicative, and maintain a high work ethic.

For more information about our lab, please visit my BCM website profile (https://www.bcm.edu/people-search/james-martin-26213) and our laboratory website (https://www.jfmartinlab.com/). 

Job Duties

• Designs and conduct scientific experiments.

• Collects and analyzes data.

• Write primary research and review manuscripts, support grant proposal submissions and reports.

• Mentor other trainees (e.g. graduate students, undergraduate students, postdocs, and research technicians).

• Participates in regulatory laboratory and departmental meetings.

• Generates molecular and genetic tools.

• Maintains documentation of reagents, such as chemicals, enzymes, and plasmids, and research protocols for the lab.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.

• Experience Required: Five years of related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The applicant must have a Ph.D. in Genetics, Developmental Biology, Cardiac Biology or related fields prior to starting.

• Previous experience in working with the laboratory mouse and cell culture is preferred but not required.

• Expertise in molecular biology, biochemical, and cell biological techniques will be considered advantageous.

• The applicant should have a strong publication record (at least three peer-reviewed primary research articles) and have experience in giving talks at local or international meetings.