Placental Biology Postdoc: ADM Signaling & GDM

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to investigate placental development, vascular remodeling, and maternal-fetal adaptations in normal and diabetic pregnancy. This NIH-funded role focuses on ADM signaling in gestational diabetes, using molecular, cellular, physiological, and animal model approaches to study placental dysfunction and adverse outcomes.

The position offers training in placental biology, reproductive vascular physiology, and translational

Qualifications

• MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field is required.
• PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in related fields is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts placental biology and vascular physiology studies using rodent models and human samples.
• Performs functional vascular studies using wire myography and related techniques.
• Assists with conditional knockout and pharmacologic intervention studies.
• Evaluates signaling pathways regulating angiogenesis, vascular remodeling, and placental function.
• Performs cell culture experiments investigating trophoblast and vascular cell biology.
• Assists with optimization and troubleshooting of laboratory protocols.
• Performs data analysis, interpretation, and dissemination including manuscripts, abstracts, figures, and grant reports.
• Presents findings at lab meetings and scientific conferences.

Education

MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science or Health Science or related field

PhD, MD/PhD, or equivalent doctoral degree in Reproductive Biology, Physiology, Vascular Biology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or related field

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate to investigate placental development, vascular remodeling, and maternal-fetal adaptations in normal and diabetic pregnancy. This NIH-funded role focuses on ADM signaling in gestational diabetes, using molecular, cellular, physiological, and animal model approaches to study placental dysfunction and adverse outcomes.

The position offers training in placental biology, reproductive vascular physiology, and translational