Medicine - Infectious Disease (Instructor)

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical institution in Houston is seeking an Instructor for the Infectious Disease department. The role involves conducting NIH-funded research, focusing on HIV, Zika virus, and virus-related projects. Candidates must possess a PhD and have a minimum of three years of post-doctoral research experience, along with an NIH grant as Principal Investigator. This position offers a dynamic research environment with opportunities for growth and contribution to ongoing scientific advancements.

Qualifications

• PhD in relevant field required.
• Minimum of three years post-doctoral experience in related field.
• Must have NIH grant as Principal Investigator.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory-based research on HIV and other viruses.
• Design and perform rigorous laboratory experiments.
• Report research findings in manuscripts and grant applications.

Skills

Laboratory research

NIH grant writing

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

Medicine - Infectious Disease (Instructor)

Division: Medicine
Work Arrangement: Location: Houston, TX
Salary Range: FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Schedule:

Summary

The Department of Medicine-Infectious Disease is currently seeking an Instructor to conduct NIH-funded research related to Infectious Diseases in the laboratory of a funded investigator. Particular interests include HIV, Zika virus, and other viruses that complement on‑going work in the Section of Infectious Diseases. We are seeking laboratory-based research that has a high likelihood of resulting in additional NIH grant funding.

NB, this opportunity will not accept applicants who need new visa sponsorship to work in the US.

Job Duties

Design and conduct research related to Infectious Diseases in the laboratory of a senior investigator in the Section.

Activities will include working with a senior faculty member to design rigorous laboratory experiments focused on HIV or other viral pathogens; procure materials needed to conduct the research; directly perform experiments; conduct preliminary data analysis; produce manuscripts reporting the research; submit grants to NIH and other funders to advance the research agenda.

The instructor will also work with laboratory staff and students in the conduct of the research and assist in overseeing them and training them as requested by the senior investigator.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in relevant field.

At least three years of post‑doctoral research experience in a related field.

NIH grant award to conduct the research as PI (e.g., K grant or independent R grant).

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

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Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty, and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers and biomedical scientists, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient‑centered care. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.