Research Scientist - Department of Urology
Research Scientist - Department of Urology
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Job Description
Overview
The Houston Methodist Department of Urology and the U54 funded specialized center for spatial biology in GU Oncology are seeking an earlystage or midlevel investigator (equivalent to Assistant or Associate Professor level). The ideal candidate will have a strong research track record in translational cancer biology the stromal or immune tumor microenvironment the microbiome or other mechanisms regulating cancer progression and therapy response. Preferred candidates will have expertise in integrating spatial profiling technologies or artificial intelligence into their study designs within the field of GU Oncology. Candidates working on other cancer types are also welcome given they have an interest in applying their research to GU malignancies. A strong publication record and a demonstrated ability to secure extramural training or federal funding are highly desirable.
The new lab will be housed in a stateoftheart research center with easy access to cuttingedge instrumentation including but not limited to scRNAseq processors spatialomics technologies (e.g. 10X CytAssist 10X Xenium Akoya Phenocycler) and flow cytometry platforms such as the Cytek analyzer and sorter. The selected individual will receive substantial institutional support including dedicated lab space startup funds departmental resources and operational assistance. They will be expected to establish an independent research portfolio secure extramural funding and produce highimpact publications with the ultimate goal of translating research from bench to bedside. Collaboration with translational and clinical faculty within the department and center is strongly encouraged.
Interested candidates please kindly send their CV and a 23 page independent research plan to the Center Director Dr. Keith Syson Chan via administrative support Christine Nguyen at.
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PATIENT AGE GROUP(S) AND POPULATION(S) SERVED
Refer to departmental Scope of Service and Provision of Care plans as applicable for description of primary age groups and populations served by this job for the respective HM entity.
HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS
- Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:
- INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.
- COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional ethical physical and spiritual needs.
- ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.
- RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth dignity and value.
- EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.
- Practices the Caring and Serving Model
- Delivers personalized service using HM Service Standards
- Provides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET Managing Up Key Words)
- Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees experiential journeys to ensure strong communication ease of access to information and a seamless experience
- Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given job
- Actively supports the organizations vision fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values
Responsibilities
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Under the direction of a Principle Investigator (PI) coordinates and provides technical direction to the work activities of research staff engaged in projects.
- Performs procedures which require a highly developed technical skill.
- Conducts self in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity equity and inclusion principles. Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement i.e. peertopeer accountability.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Designs develops or adapts equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results.
- Establishes procedures to be applied for projects.
- Participates in writing manuscripts and publications.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Compiles writes and submits project results to the principle investigator.
- Designs develops or adapts equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results.
- Analyzes data and interprets data.
- Defines problems and possible solutions as dictated by the research project.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Participates in grant writing the specific grant(s).
- Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Selfmotivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks assisting coworkers as needed.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Reviews scientific literature.
- Seeks opportunities to identify selfdevelopment needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis.
This job description is not intended to be allinclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
- Doctorate degree in related field
WORK EXPERIENCE
- Experience in related field of study
License/Certification
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- N/A
KSA/ Supplemental Data
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job determined through ongoing skills competency assessments and performance evaluations
- Sufficient proficiency in speaking reading and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients physicians family members and coworkers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
- Demonstrated knowledge of biomedical research
- Ability to work effectively in a fastpaced environment
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
- Uniform No
- Scrubs No
- Business professional Yes
- Other (department approved) Yes
ONCALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be oncall during emergencies (ie. DIsaster Severe Weather Events etc) regardless of selection below.
- On Call* No
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
- May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
- May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
Company Profile
Houston Methodist Research Institute was formed in 2004 to rapidly and efficiently translate discoveries made in the laboratory and the clinic into new diagnostics therapies and treatments. The research institute was created to provide the infrastructure and support for these endeavors and to house the technology and resources needed to make innovative breakthroughs in important areas of human disease. A 540000 square foot building dedicated to research the research institute houses over 1500 staff and trainees 284 principal investigators and has more than 570 ongoing clinical trials.
Employment Type
Full-Time
