At Houston Methodist, the Postdoctoral Fellow position is responsible for performing basic research duties under the supervision/direction of a Physician (Principal Investigator). This position may work in a laboratory setting or may consist of computer work that supports the department's research mission.
Additional Information:
The primary goal of the candidate is to design and analyze a variety of cell biology and tissue engineering experiments with a focus on polymers. Their responsibilities include participating in an experimental group utilizing Dawley rats, where biodegradable scaffolds will be surgically implanted to harvest adipose tissue from surrounding areas. The candidate will conduct analysis using Image J software to evaluate parameters such as fibrous capsule thickness, indicative of foreign body reaction, and fat structural characteristics.
Furthermore, the candidate will play a significant role in assessing the effectiveness of these implants, including the injection and evaluation of adipose tissue regeneration. Additionally, they will collaborate closely with a toxicologist and the Principal Investigator (PI) to develop GLP-compliant safety studies crucial for supporting IDE/IND applications. It's important to note that the candidate's involvement is solely focused on animal research within the project, and they will not directly interact with or treat patients.
The candidate's role is integral to the BioBreast 3D Engineering project, which encompasses bioprinting and preclinical animal modeling research. Specifically, they will contribute to four key aims:
PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED
Refer to departmental "Scope of Service" and "Provision of Care" plans, as applicable, for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.
HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
EDUCATION
WORK EXPERIENCE
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
Houston Methodist Research Institute was formed in 2004 to rapidly and efficiently translate discoveries made in the laboratory and the clinic into new diagnostics, therapies, and treatments. The research institute was created to provide the infrastructure and support for these endeavors, and to house the technology and resources needed to make innovative breakthroughs in important areas of human disease. A 540,000 square foot building dedicated to research, the research institute houses over 1,500 staff and trainees, 284 principal investigators and has more than 570 ongoing clinical trials.
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