Postdoctoral Associate - Preclinical Animal Research

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine invites applications for a Postdoctoral Associate position in the Center for Preclinical Surgical and Interventional Research.

Work is onsite in Houston, TX, with duties spanning study design, data collection, database development, and multivariate analyses to advance cardiovascular research and device testing.

Qualifications

• MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and conduct research studies.
• Writes research protocols, animal use protocols, and GLP SOPs.
• Designs, constructs, and maintains research databases.
• Collects, cleans, and analyzes research data.
• Performs multivariate biostatistical analysis to support study outcomes.
• Writes manuscripts and abstracts of findings.
• Prepares and presents research findings.

Education

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

Job description

Postdoctoral Associate - Preclinical Animal Research

Division: Texas Heart Institute at BCM

Work Arrangement: Onsite only

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range: $63,480 - $64,091

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Summary

The Texas Heart Institute at Baylor College of Medicine is now accepting applications for its Postdoctoral Associate position in the Center for Preclinical Surgical and Interventional Research lab.
The Center for Preclinical Surgical & Interventional Research was established in 1972 to advance the understanding and treatment of cardiovascular disease. The uniquely qualified staff of physicians and researchers have unequaled clinical experience and have collaborated with government agencies and biomedical companies over the course of its 47-year history to conceive, design, test and apply new treatments, techniques and devices to improve patient care.
Researchers in these laboratories have extensive experience in mechanical circulatory support devices. In fact, this Texas Heart Institute research department has been involved in the development of nearly every device in use today, including mechanical assist devices, ventricular assist devices (VAD), left ventricular assist devices (LVAD), total artificial hearts (TAH) and simple heart pumps.
This Postdoctoral Associate will gain comprehensive, hands-on experience in clinical and outcomes research in heart surgery, interventional cardiology, mechanical device development and testing, working closely with leading experts in Cardiology, Cardiovascular Surgery, and veterinary medicine. Under faculty mentorship, the incumbent actively participates in all aspects of research, including study design, database development, data collection and multivariate analysis, regulatory compliance, and manuscript and abstract preparation.

Job Duties

• Plans, designs, and conducts research studies.
• Writes research protocols, animal use protocols, and GLP SOPs
• Designs, constructs, and maintains research databases.
• Ensures accurate and efficient data management for ongoing studies.
• Collects, cleans, and analyzes research data.
• Performs multivariate biostatistical analysis to support study outcomes.
• Participates in didactic continuing education.
• Writes manuscripts and abstracts.
• Prepares research findings for submission to high-quality peer-reviewed journals.
• Prepares and presents research findings.
• Participates in departmental and institutional seminars, grand rounds, and research team discussions.
• 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

• Strong clinical research interest in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery.
• Experience in clinical outcomes research.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and commitments simultaneously.
• Ability to prioritize task completion to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational and proficient in written/oral communication.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

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.