Job Description
Summary
The Bround Lab is hiring a Postdoctoral Associate to study mitochondrial biology in the heart and skeletal muscle. The Postdoctoral Associate will conduct an independent research program within the broader Bround Lab research agenda and be expected to publish their results in research journals. The Postdoctoral Associate will also work with other Bround Lab members on other projects.
Baylor College of Medicine typically follows similar to the NIH stipulated stipend guidelines for Postdoctoral Associates.
Job Duties
- Plans, directs and conducts mitochondrial research experiments.
- Uses in vivo disease models, ex vivo samples, and cell lines
- Evaluates and analyzes mitochondrial, metabolic, and in vivo data.
- Establishes new research protocols and procedures.
- Performs rodent husbandry.
- Summarizes research findings and disseminates results in research journals and presentations.
- Performs laboratory operations/responsibilities.
- Supervises research staff/student volunteers.
- Provides some direct technical training where appropriate.
- 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.
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. - Diversity, respect, and inclusiveness create an environment that is conducive to academic excellence, and strengthens our institution by increasing talent, encouraging creativity, and ensuring a broader perspective. - Diversity helps position Baylor to reduce disparities in health and healthcare access and to better address the needs of the community we serve. - Baylor is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding students, trainees, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds by providing a welcoming, supportive learning environment for all members of the Baylor community.


