Research Associate I

At Houston Methodist, the Research Associate position involves performing basic research duties under the supervision/direction of a Principal Investigator. The incumbent will work in a laboratory setting and may be required to perform computer-based tasks that support the department's research mission.

We seek a motivated individual to study changes in the extracellular matrix and inflammation in the aging heart. Prior knowledge of either subject is a plus.

The candidate should be familiar with RNA and protein extraction and detection, as well as primary cell isolation and culture. We require experience in handling mice. The position will require performing LAD occlusion to induce a myocardial infarct in mice. Priority will be given to candidates with prior experience in myocardial injury models.

The Research Associate is expected to participate in literature searches, design and conduct experiments, present data in seminars and meetings, and co-author publications.

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Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care. Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs. Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute supports clinical research protocols and extramurally funded translational research programs.