Postdoctoral Associate

About the role

The Postdoctoral Associate will work in an apprenticeship mode in preparation for an independent career in biomedical research, focusing on the molecular, cellular, and metabolic mechanisms that drive vascular calcification and vascular remodeling. This position provides advanced training in experimental vascular biology, manuscript development, grant-oriented project design, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Plans, directs, and conducts advanced research experiments related to vascular calcification and cardiovascular disease mechanisms.
• Performs mouse studies, including tissue collection, histology, immunostaining, and lesion analysis.
• Conducts cell and molecular biology experiments using vascular smooth muscle cells, endothelial cells, macrophages, and related cell types.
• Performs cell culture, qPCR, Western blotting, immunofluorescence, imaging, metabolic assays, and signaling studies.
• Analyzes and interprets data, maintains research records, prepares figures, and develops new laboratory protocols.
• Prepares manuscripts, publishes findings, presents research, and assists with laboratory operations, regulatory documentation, inventory, and mentoring junior personnel.
• Supports vascular biology and cardiovascular disease research projects, collaborates with faculty and laboratory personnel, and participates in multidisciplinary research initiatives.
• Maintains laboratory compliance and contributes to grant-supported research activities.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include an MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field, with no experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in vascular biology, cardiovascular science, cell biology, molecular biology, physiology, or a related field.
• Experience with vascular cell culture, mouse models, histology, microscopy, molecular biology, metabolic studies, omics approaches, and/or bioinformatics is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are expected.

Pay

Baylor College of Medicine typically follows similar to the NIH stipulated stipend guidelines for Postdoctoral Associates.