Research Scientist

Job Summary

The Research Scientist 1 serves a key supporting role for research efforts at Baylor Scott and White Research Institute (BSWRI). This position involves collaboration with other research investigators, research scientists, and clinicians in a supportive role (e.g., Co-Investigator) to submit for external funding, execute study deliverables, disseminate study results in high impact journals and present at local, national, and international conferences.

• Engages in a supportive role with research investigators, scientists, and other clinicians to secure external funding at the federal, foundation, or other level.
• Serves as a co-investigator on investigator-initiated or industry-sponsored research studies and supports the successful execution of all study deliverables.
• Supports the dissemination of research in high impact, peer-reviewed journals and presentations at local, national, and international conferences. This may include efforts related to writing, analysis, or content expertise.
• Serves as a liaison between the Institute, clinical service lines, and greater community. This includes attending or presenting at seminars, journal clubs, thesis defenses, etc.
• Involved in teaching and mentoring activities of students, residents, and/or postdoctoral research fellows.
• Serves as the principal investigator’s internal and external representative and resource at local, national, and international meetings and conferences, if necessary.

• One year of relevant experience after Post Doctoral Fellowship, or two years of experience in a research lab/department, clinical lab/department, or animal care facility preferred.
• Willingness to support successful grant submissions.
• Ability to support publications in high-impact and peer-reviewed journals. This includes first-author or co-author submissions.
• Ability to support dissemination of study findings at local, national, and international conferences.
  
  Knowledge of research methodology and study execution.
• Knowledge of key safety, regulatory, and compliance requirements for work performed.
• Brings a unique skillset or knowledge that will significantly contribute to the research program.
• Willingness to mentor students, post docs, or key study personnel.
• Strong communication skills and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work with a multi-disciplinary research team.

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note:

Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

• EDUCATION – Masters'
• EXPERIENCE – 1 Year of Experience