About this role
Summary The Park Laboratory in the Department of Molecular and Human Genetics seeks to recruit a Junior Faculty member at the Instructor level to oversee general laboratory operations, coordinate multidisciplinary research projects, and to supervise graduate and undergraduate trainees. We are seeking a highly motivated, independent, and collaborative scientist with a strong interest in skeletal biology, particularly the study of stem and progenitor cells that regulate bone and tendon development, tissue regeneration, and the bone marrow hematopoietic stem cell niche. The ideal candidate will have an established track records and publications in basic stem cell research, scRNA-seq and ATAC-seq analysis, and cutting-edge FACS and imaging technology. The candidate will have ability to work in animal and IRB protocols, ability to work on new and on-going projects funded by NIH and ability to effectively teach undergraduate and/or graduate student research. Minimum Qualifications Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent doctoral degree in a relevant biomedical science field. The candidates should have strong foundation and publication in bone stem cell and developmental biology. Demonstrated ability to independently design, conduct, and interpret research studies as a PI. Significant experience in stem cell research and grant applications with expertise in animal surgery, immunohistochemistry, imaging techniques, and single-cell genomics. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.