Postdoctoral Scientist — Cardiac Regeneration

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston seeks a Postdoctoral Associate in Regenerative Medicine to study cardiac injury, repair, and regeneration using in vivo rodent models and genomic analyses.

The lab focuses on Hippo-YAP signaling and integrates surgical models such as heterotopic heart transplantation and myocardial infarction, requiring hands-on microsurgical expertise and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• MD or PhD in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
• No experience required.
• Hands-on rodent microsurgical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Designs and conducts experiments on rodent cardiac models, including transplantation and ischemia-reperfusion.
• Performs microsurgical procedures and functional assessment (e.g., echocardiography).
• Generates molecular and genetic tools and maintains lab records.
• Collects and analyzes histology, imaging, and genomic data.
• Mentors trainees and participates in meetings and seminars.
• Writes manuscripts and supports grant submissions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Rodent microsurgery

Molecular biology

Data interpretation

Communication

Education

MD

PhD

Tools

Genetically modified mice

Histology

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston seeks a Postdoctoral Associate in Regenerative Medicine to study cardiac injury, repair, and regeneration using in vivo rodent models and genomic analyses.

The lab focuses on Hippo-YAP signaling and integrates surgical models such as heterotopic heart transplantation and myocardial infarction, requiring hands-on microsurgical expertise and strong organizational skills.