Postdoctoral Associate
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Location: Houston, TX
- Job Number: 7242901 (Ref #: 19275-en_US)
- Posting Date: 3 months ago
Job Description
Summary
A Post-Doctoral Research Associate position is available in the Laboratory for Regenerative Tissue Repair within the Department of Surgery at the Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas with a focus on gynecologic health.
Job Duties
- Pioneers research in device design and vaginal tissue health.
- Conducts independent lab research using in vitro and in vivo models to elucidate mechanisms of vaginal healing.
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Assesses biomechanical properties of vaginal tissue to inform device design, work with computer
simulation. - Assists in expanding the TMC-wide Vaginal Tissue Biobank.
- Assists in testing novel devices in women’s health.
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Contributes to the dissemination of ideation and findings through grants, publications, and
conference proceedings. - Engages in rigorous and collaborative research focused on device design and testing.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
- No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous laboratory work experience.
- Strong organizational skills, creative thinking, problem solving, initiative-taking.
- Passion for women’s health, device design, and/or entrepreneurship
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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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.