Scientist - Orthopedics
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Job Description
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Basic and Translational Research Scientist Assistant Professor Orthopedic Stem Cell Research
The Houston Methodist Research Institute (HMRI) welcomes applications for Assistant Professor in Department of Orthopedic Surgery with a background in stem cellbased regenerative medicine in orthopedic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. We are a highly translational institute with faculty that are making fundamental insights and translating these toward transformative therapies. HMRI offers unparalleled opportunities for benchtobedside translational research with the cGMP Cellular Therapeutics production facility a new Human Performance Laboratory and a large team of clinical research coordinators and 95 clinicians eager to participate in research within the Orthopedics department. Our Translational Orthopedic Research Program is funded by NIH DoD as well as industry contracts and substantial philanthropy.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Ph.D.
An ideal candidate for this position is an earlycareer independent researcher focused on advancing translational stem cell research a strong publication record and demonstrated ability to obtain extramural funding. The individual will receive institutional support in form of lab space startup funds departmental resources and other operational support.
Individual in this position is expected to build their own extramural funding portfolio specifically federal funding and high impact publication portfolio.
The candidate is encouraged to have a strong record of collaborative and effective interactions with other faculty and staff. The candidate should be able to independently define and connect priorities of research and clinician faculty and demonstrate track record of moving research from bench to bedside.
Faculty will also have the opportunity to affiliate with the Cornell University Weill Cornell Medical College and/or Texas A&M University and to work with students from these universities.
Houston Methodist Hospital Research Institute is located in the heart of the Texas Medical Center which is the largest medical center in the world. The institute is surrounded by an unparalleled biomedical research environment which consists of the Houston Methodist Hospital Rice University Baylor College of Medicine UT MD Anderson Cancer Center and more than 50 additional top institutes and hospitals. Houston is the largest city in Texas and the 4th largest in US with an attractive living cost and a vibrant culture. It was recently named the most prosperous US city by The Business Journal. Salary and benefits can be highly competitive and commensurate with experience. Houston Methodist Hospital is frequently ranked by the FORTUNE Magazine into the list of the best employers inUSA.
U.S. News & World Reporthas ranked Houston Methodist Hospital No. 14 among 1624 hospitals in the nation for Orthopedics.U.S. News & World Reporthas also named Houston Methodist Hospital the No.1 hospital in Texas every year since the award began and one of the nations best as a nationally ranked Honor Roll hospital.
To apply for the position please send your CV cover letter research statement and 3 letters of recommendation to Operations Manager of Orthopedics Research Susmitha Gadde or Dominik Haudenschild 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
- Coordinates and provides technical direction to the work activities of research staff engaged in projects.
- Performs and supervises those 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.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Develops and publishes in high impact journals.
- Defines problems and possible solutions as dictated by the research project.
- Analyzes data and interprets data.
- Identifies appropriate internal controls for department; provides mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Administers funds provided by the specific grant(s).
- Develops and manages independent grant portfolio.
- 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
