Postdoctoral Associate

Summary

A postdoctoral position is immediately available in Department of Medicine and Cardiovascular Research Institute at Baylor College of Medicine. The project is seeking highly motivated and experienced candidate to uncover the regulatory mechanisms of the vascular system and investigate the underlying causes of cardiovascular diseases, especially for vascular endothelial dysfunction-related conditions.

Job Duties

• Conducts experiments and actively collaborates with other team members. You will coordinate 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. You will be expected to attend and regularly present preliminary data at lab meetings.
• Cares for and manages small laboratory animals, including 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. This includes generating graphs, tables, and other visuals for internal reports, grant applications, and publications. 
• 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. 

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 closely related science is required.
• Extensive experiences in the research of cardiovascular biology, inflammation and cell metabolism are preferred.
• The individual must be self-motivated and have strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively. 

 

 

 

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.