Postdoctoral Associate
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7189089 (Ref:17680-en_US)
Posted: October 28, 2023
Job Description
Summary
This is a postdoctoral fellowship position for candidates with MD or PhD in Biochemistry or Human Biology discipline in the US (or completed the credential evaluation, if PhD was obtained outside the US), eligible to study/work in the US (or completion of residency in Clinical Pathology) and the candidate will participate in a 2 year clinical chemistry fellowship training program at Baylor College of Medicine/Texas Children's Hospital
Job Duties
- Serves the Department of Pathology & Immunology and its clinical, academic, and research missions at Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH).
- Provides, in conjunction with the Medical Directors, clinical service and conducts research in the area of clinical chemistry and trains in areas of clinical chemistry, molecular microbiology and pathology in the clinical laboratories.
- It is expected that this person will complete the 2-year ComACC-accredited training program at TCH- and Baylor-affiliated hospitals and take the Clinical Chemistry certification examination from the American Board of Clinical Chemistry.
- Presents data at local and national meetings.
- Supervises residents and medical students.
- Serves as co-author on publications.
- In addition to adhering to the policies set forth by TCH and Baylor College of Medicine (BCM), the person must understand and act on the need for discretion due to the sensitive nature of research involved. This person will report to Sridevi Devaraj, PhD, DABCC, FACB (Clinical Chemistry Fellowship Program Director) and will be based in the Abercrombie Building/West Tower at TCH.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
- No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Completion of MD or PhD in Biochemistry or Human Biology discipline in the US (or completed the credential evaluation, if PhD was obtained outside the US); at least 1 year of postdoctoral experience (experience with clinical research and/or mass spectrometry is desirable);
- Eligible to study/work in the US (or completion of residency in Clinical Pathology)
Baylor College of Medicine requires employees to be fully vaccinated -subject to approved exemptions-against vaccine-preventable diseases including, but not limited to, COVID-19 and influenza.
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.
