Instructor: PhD or PT-PhD/Assistant Professor: PhD or PT-PhD
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, TX
Job posting number: #7321208 (Ref:23835-en_US)
Posted: November 27, 2025
Job Description
Summary
The Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Baylor College of Medicine, in partnership with Texas Children's Hospital, is seeking a highly motivated PhD or PT/PhD-level researcher for a full-time, research-focused position in TCH Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, dedicated to advancing pediatric rehabilitation. This role will lead efforts to expand our understanding and application of pediatric rehabilitation interventions while playing a key role in establishing a new pediatric rehabilitation research initiative. The successful candidate will 1) conduct independent research, 2) collaborate closely with physician-scientists and clinicians in the department, and 3) help lay the groundwork for building a research rehabilitation institute, driving innovation and improving outcomes for pediatric patients.
Job Duties
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Research Design and Implementation (40%)
Design, implement, and conduct independent and collaborative research studies in pediatric rehabilitation. -
Data Analysis and Dissemination (20%)
Analyze and interpret research data and disseminate findings through peer-reviewed publications, conference presentations, and other scholarly activities. -
Grant Writing and Funding (15%)
Lead and participate in grant writing efforts to secure funding for research projects. -
Collaboration and Translational Work (10%)
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including clinicians, scientists, and educators, to translate research findings into practice. -
Mentorship and Supervision (10%)
Mentor and supervise graduate students, research assistants, and trainees involved in pediatric rehabilitation research. -
Professional Engagement (5%)
Maintain active engagement with the scientific community through professional organizations and research networks.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: PhD in Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation Science, or a related field. Additional PT degree preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Record of research productivity (publications, grants).
-Experience in pediatric rehabilitation research or related clinical practice.
-Effective communicator and collaborative team member.
Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.
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.
