Research Faculty - Instructor

Job Title:

Research Faculty - Instructor

Division:
Surgery

Work Arrangement:

Location:

Houston, TX

Salary Range:

FLSA Status:
Exempt

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Baylor ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). ) is recognized as one of the nation’s premier academic health science centers and is known for excellence in education, research, and healthcare and community service. Located in the heart of the world's largest medical center ( Texas Medical Center ),Baylor is affiliated with multiple educational, healthcare and research affiliates ( Baylor Affiliates ).

The Department of Surgery's Laboratory for Cardiac Regeneration at Baylor College of Medicine is seeking a PhD-level Instructor to investigate pathophysiological mechanisms in primary pig and human heart tissues. The lab employs advanced animal models and state-of-the-art research techniques.

The Instructor will design and lead research studies focused on cardiac molecular biology and physiology, including protocol development, data analysis, and supervision of research staff. Key responsibilities include culturing cardiomyocytes and heart tissue, applying molecular biology and physiological techniques, and managing animal models. The role also involves training students, writing grant proposals and publications, and presenting findings at scientific meetings.

• Comprehensively execute research studies: isolate and culture cardiomyocytes from neonatal and adult animals; culture heart tissue slices from pigs and humans
• Develop and refine laboratory research directions involving application of molecular biology and physiological techniques, including the use of animal models
• Analyze and interpret experimental data to inform scientific direction
• Maintain accurate records and perform routine laboratory tasks
• Train and assist PhD students, undergraduates, and visiting researchers
• Write grant proposals and apply for early independent grants
• Prepare and submit abstracts, manuscripts, and other materials for publication
• Present research findings at local, national, and international meetings
• Stay current with relevant scientific literature

• Education Required:
  
  PhD in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.

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.