Postdoctoral Fellow

Postdoctoral Fellow

The Division of Vascular Surgery at Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center is seeking motivated and qualified research fellows.  Preference will be given to those who have embarked on or are pursuing a career in Vascular Surgery.  The successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of one of the vascular faculty and focus on advanced imaging, navigation and robotics in a variety of vascular areas.

Please send resumes to Susmitha Gadde, Director of Houston Methodist Heart and Vascular Center Research at skgadde@houstonmethodist.org  or apply to www.houstonmethodistcareers.org   (job no. 44720)

PATIENT AGE GROUP SERVED

Not applicable

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops research methods and performs research activities.  (EF)
• Documents research results and writes reports of results for presentation and/or publication in professional journals and other publications.  (EF)
• Assists in maintaining the functionality and operations of the Principal Investigator’s laboratory.  (EF)
• Demonstrates the components of the I CARE values.  (EF)
• Follows all safety rules while on the job.  Reports accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards.  Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.  (EF)
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

M.D. or Ph.D required

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Experience requirements will vary depending on the field of research.

Postdoctoral Fellow 0– no postdoctoral experience required

Postdoctoral Fellow 1– one year of postdoctoral experience

Postdoctoral Fellow 2 – two years of postdoctoral experience

Postdoctoral Fellow 3 – three years of postdoctoral experience

Postdoctoral Fellow 4 – four years of postdoctoral experience

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED

Not applicable

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Experience in biomedical research required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Research laboratory environment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Research laboratory environment

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