Postdoctoral Associate - Cardio-immunology and Metabolism

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Li Laboratory in the Section of Cardiovascular Research at Baylor College of Medicine seeks a Postdoctoral Associate to advance cardio-immunology and metabolism studies in Houston. This on-site role focuses on experimental design, execution, data analysis and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualified candidates hold an MD or PhD, are proficient in molecular biology and immunology, and can contribute to electrophysiology and cardiac phenotyping projects.

Qualifications

• MD or PhD in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
• No experience required.
• Preferred: PhD or MD/PhD degree received within the past 4 years.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and implements complex research plans.
• Develops new methods and techniques.
• Conducts experiments, data collection, and analysis.
• Interprets data and writes detailed scientific reports.
• Mentors graduate and undergraduate students.
• Presents research findings regularly to peers and at national and international meetings.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Molecular biology

Immunology

Cardiac phenotyping

Cardiac electrophysiology

Education

MD or PhD

Related field in Basic/Health Science

Job description

Postdoctoral Associate - Cardio-immunology and Metabolism

Division: Medicine

Work Arrangement: Onsite only

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: $63,480 - $68,964

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Summary

The lab is seeking an experienced researcher to join the Li Laboratory in the Section of Cardiovascular Research, Department of Medicine, with the goal of becoming a staff scientist in the lab. The lab investigates novel molecular mechanisms underlying atrial fibrillation and myopathy, cardiac conduction diseases, and inflammation-related cardiac diseases.

The lab uses a multidisciplinary approach that includes biochemistry, flow cytometry, single-cell transcriptomics, optical mapping, molecular cloning, and advanced phenotyping in transgenic mouse models. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment at the forefront of cardiovascular research.

Baylor College of Medicine typically follows similar to the NIH stipulated stipend guidelines for Postdoctoral Associates.

Job Duties

• Organizes and implements complex research plans.
• Develops new methods and techniques.
• Conducts experiments, data collection, and analysis.
• Interprets data and write detailed scientific reports.
• Mentors graduate and undergraduate students.
• Presents research findings regularly to peers and at national and international meetings.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
• No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or MD/PhD degree received within the past 4 years.
• Experience in molecular biology, immunology, or cardiac phenotyping.
• Prior research experience in cardiac electrophysiology or immunological sciences is a plus.

Requisition ID: 26347

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.