Director, Body Composition Core — Pediatric Nutrition Research

American Society of Exercise Physiologists; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine’s USDA/ARS Children’s Nutrition Research Center seeks a Director for the Body Composition Core in Houston, TX. The role oversees state-of-the-art body composition facilities and supports pediatric nutritional studies using DXA, 4-unit indirect calorimetry, BOD POD, and related methods.

The candidate will establish an independent research program, secure federal or industry funding, mentor postdoctoral researchers, and contribute to CNRC and BCM scholarly activities.

Qualifications

• Strong publication record in body composition or related fields.
• Proven ability to obtain federal grants, especially NIH.
• National reputation within the body composition research community.
• Ability to mentor trainees and manage laboratory operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of the Body Composition Core.
• Develop an independent research program and secure funding.
• Supervise and train postdoctoral researchers.
• Engage in scholarly activities within CNRC and BCM Pediatrics.

Skills

Publication record

Funding record (NIH)

Reputation in body composition field

Mentorship & training ability

Education

MD/DO/PhD or other science-based doctoral degree

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine’s USDA/ARS Children’s Nutrition Research Center seeks a Director for the Body Composition Core in Houston, TX. The role oversees state-of-the-art body composition facilities and supports pediatric nutritional studies using DXA, 4-unit indirect calorimetry, BOD POD, and related methods.

The candidate will establish an independent research program, secure federal or industry funding, mentor postdoctoral researchers, and contribute to CNRC and BCM scholarly activities.