Postdoctoral Associate - TCH Pathology (90007377)
- Baylor College of Medicine
- Location: Houston, TX
- Job Number: 7073127 (Ref #: 5546-en_US)
- Posting Date: Dec 14, 2020
- Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Job Purpose
This individual will serve the Department of Pathology & Immunology and it’s clinical, academic, and research missions at Texas Children's Hospital (TCH). This individual will provide, in conjunction with the Medical Directors, clinical service and conduct research in the area of clinical chemistry and train in areas of clinical chemistry, molecular microbiology and pathology in the clinical laboratories.
Job Duties
This individual will present data at local and national meetings, supervise residents and medical students, and serve 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. It is expected that this person will complete the 2-year Com ACC-accredited training program at TCH- and Baylor-affiliated hospitals and take the Clinical Chemistry certification examination from the American Board of Clinical Chemistry. Candidate will conduct focused research and problem solving in clinical pathology in the second year. The position is available from August 2020-July 2022.
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 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.
