Postdoctoral Associate - Cardiac Electrophysiology
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7368511 (Ref:25993-en_US)
Posted: August 17, 2026
Job Description
Summary
The lab is seeking a highly motivated researcher to join the Li Laboratory in the Section of Cardiovascular Research, Department of Medicine. The lab investigates novel molecular mechanisms underlying atrial fibrillation and myopathy, cardiac conduction diseases, and inflammation-related cardiac diseases.
The lab is utilizing a multidisciplinary approach, including biochemistry, flow cytometry, single-cell transcriptomics, optical mapping, molecular cloning, and advanced phenotyping in transgenic mouse models. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment at the forefront of cardiovascular research.
Baylor College of Medicine typically follows similar to the NIH stipulated stipend guidelines for Postdoctoral Associates.
Job Duties
- Organizes and implements complex research plans.
- Develops new methods and techniques.
- Conducts experiments, data collection, and analysis.
- Interprets data and writes detailed scientific reports.
- Mentors graduate and undergraduate students.
- Presents research findings regularly to peers and at national and international meetings.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- MD or Ph.D. in Basic Science, Health Science, or a related field.
- No experience required.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD or MD/PhD degree in electrophysiology, cardiac arrhythmias, or any related field.
- Experience in patch clamping, optical mapping, or cardiac phenotyping.
- Research experience in cardiovascular or immunological sciences.
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.
