Pediatrics - Nutrition Professor

Therapeutic Innovation Center at Baylor College of Medicine (THINC@BCM)
Houston, TX
Category Education
Job Description
Role Overview

The Division of Nutrition, USDA/ARS Children's Nutrition Research Center (CNRC), in the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine seeks applicants for an appointment at the Assistant Professor (tenure-track), Associate Professor (tenured), or Professor (tenured) level. Scientists in the CNRC work in a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment with an ultimate mission to promote the nutritional health of children, and prenatal and lactating women.

What You Will Do

Conduct research involving the application and/or methodologic study of child or maternal nutrition, maintain high standards of quality control, and document research findings.

Why It Might Be a Fit

We seek outstanding scientists to join the CNRC who can bring in complementary research programs (community, clinical or basic) and advance the CNRC mission.

Requirements

  • M.D., D.V.M., Ph.D., or other science-based doctoral degree
  • Demonstrated evidence of commitment to scholarly activity and outstanding scientific accomplishments
  • Strong publication record
  • Strong funding record as a principal investigator
  • Reputation within child or maternal nutrition research community
  • Ability to maintain very high standards of quality control

Benefits

  • Salary Range (FLSA Exempt)
  • State-of-the-art facilities for comprehensive nutritional/metabolic studies
  • Opportunities for collaboration and interdisciplinary research
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