Vascular Surgery (Assistant Professor)

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston seeks a research-focused Vascular Biology Assistant Professor to develop and sustain an externally funded program examining vascular health and disease at molecular, cellular, and translational levels. Under the Michael E.

DeBakey Department of Surgery, you will collaborate across disciplines, mentor students and postdocs, lead grant applications, publish in peer-reviewed journals, and contribute to teaching and service activities while advancing

Qualifications

• PhD and/or MD degree required.
• Current rank: postdoctoral fellow, research associate, instructor, or assistant professor.
• Strong publications in vascular biology & metabolic disease.
• Experience with cell and molecular biology techniques (FACS, RNA-seq, ChIP-Seq, ATAC-Seq, immunohistochemistry) and animal models.
• Experience with grant applications for extramural funding (NIH, AHA, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across departments and seek intra- and extramural funding opportunities.
• Develop and lead a nationally recognized vascular biology research program.
• Design and execute innovative investigations and disseminate findings.
• Direct laboratory-based and animal studies, including protocol development and data analysis.
• Maintain regulatory approvals related to animal care, biosafety, and research conduct.
• Pursue and sustain extramural funding; submit grant applications regularly.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present at scientific meetings.
• Mentor graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.
• Engage in educational activities, including lectures, rounds, and training.

Skills

FACS

RNA-seq

ChIP-Seq

ATAC-Seq

Immunohistochemistry

Animal models

Grant writing

Vascular biology

Education

PhD or MD

Job description

Job Title: Vascular Surgery (Assistant Professor)

Division: Surgery

Work Arrangement:

Location: Houston, TX

Salary Range:

FLSA Status: Exempt

Work Schedule:

Summary

The Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery seeks a highly motivated research Assistant Professor in Vascular Biology to develop and sustain an innovative, externally funded research program focused on the molecular, cellular, and translational mechanisms that regulate vascular health and disease. The successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative academic environment, engage in interdisciplinary research initiatives, and mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and other trainees. The candidate is expected to publish in high-impact peer-reviewed journals, compete successfully for extramural funding, and contribute to the educational mission through teaching and service activities. Individuals with expertise in areas such as vascular inflammation, endothelial biology, tissue regeneration, cardiovascular disease, or related fields are encouraged to apply.

Under the direction of the Division of Vascular Surgery, the Vice Chair for Research the successful candidate will establish and lead an independent research program focused on vascular biology and metabolic disease supported by extramural funding.

Job Duties

• Collaborate with researchers across departments or at other national or international institutions, and actively search for intra-mural and extra-mural funding opportunities and lead grant applications
• Develop, maintain, and lead a nationally recognized research program focused on vascular biology, vascular pathophysiology, and related translational research areas.
• Design and execute innovative scientific investigations that advance knowledge in the field and contribute to the academic mission of the institution.
• Direct and actively participate in laboratory-based and animal experimental studies, including study design, protocol development, data collection, analysis, and dissemination of findings.
• Maintain all required approvals, certifications, and regulatory compliance related to animal care and use, biosafety, and responsible conduct of research.
• Pursue, obtain, and sustain extramural funding from federal, state, foundation, industry, and other appropriate sources sufficient to support your research program.
• Submit competitive grant applications on a regular basis and demonstrate a continued commitment to developing an externally funded research portfolio.
• Produce high-quality scholarly work and disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications, scientific presentations, invited lectures, and participation in national and international scientific meetings.
• Mentor and guide graduate students and postdoctoral associates in their research and professional development.
• Participate in relevant college and departmental educational program activities, including graduate and undergraduate training and education, and including your attending lectures, conferences, grand rounds, surgical simulation lab activities, as relevant to the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants should have a PhD and/or MD degree.
• Applicants should currently hold the rank of postdoctoral fellow, research associate, instructor or assistant professor.
• Strong publication record in areas related but not limited to vascular biology and metabolic disease, macrophage development, atherosclerosis, inflammatory disease pathology, and therapies to treat these conditions.
• Experience with cell and molecular biology techniques such as FACS, RNA-seq, ChIP-Seq, ATAC-Seq, relevant immunohistochemistry methodologies, and animal models of vascular and metabolic disease.
• Experience with submission of grant applications for extramural support from NIH, American Heart Association, or other sponsors.

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

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.