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Graduate Research Fellow

At Houston Methodist, the Graduate Research Fellow position is responsible for conducting advanced and innovative research projects in biomedical sciences, which typically results in publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals with the Fellow listed as the first author. The work may be in a laboratory setting or may consist of computer work that supports the department's research mission. The Graduate Research Fellow position will work independently under general faculty supervision to conduct literature research, research hypothesis generation, research planning, experiments, data analysis, manuscript and thesis writing, as required by typical graduate degree programs.

Qualifications:

• Enrollment in a Master's, Medical Degree (MD) or Doctoral Degree (PhD) program required

Essential Functions:

• Promotes a positive work environment and leads the team to be dynamic and a focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the department by actively communicating and reporting data in a comprehensive manner.
• Role models to team members effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication, which includes active listening and teaching, assisting in their development of such skills.
• Assists in maintaining the functionality and operations of the Principle Investigator's laboratory.
• Documents research results and writes reports of results for presentation and/or publication in professional journals and other publications.
• Conducts animal handling, which may include animal husbandry.
• Collects and organizes storage of tissue and blood specimens.
• Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.
• Assists with implementation and education of department-based safety initiatives, standards of practice and protocols. Develops skills of team members and continually assists with improving skills, performance and outcomes.
• Identifies and escalates issues and opportunities for improvement. Follows up on action items to ensure completion of assignments. Contributes towards improving quality and safety scores.
• Practices appropriate utilization of materials and supplies to prevent unnecessary waste.
• Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.
• Conducts advanced and innovative research projects in biomedical sciences. Develops research methods and performs research activities. Participates in departmental projects and activities.
• Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development.
• Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual process improvements. Remains current on professional issues and clinical skills. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management.

Supplemental Requirements:

• Uniform:
  No
• Scrubs:
  Yes
• Business professional:
  Yes
• On Call:
  No
• Travel:
  No

Company Profile:

Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care. Houston Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M University Intercollegiate School of Engineering Medicine.

The Education Institute also oversees continuing medical education and graduate medical education, and supports trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research education programs. Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and development, to clinical trials and FDA approval.

The Research Institute supports clinical research protocols and extramurally funded translational research programs.

Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.