Postdoctoral Fellow - Houston, United States - Houston Methodist Academic Institute

Houston Methodist Academic Institute
Houston Methodist Academic Institute
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At Houston Methodist, the Postdoctoral Fellow position is responsible for performing basic research duties under the supervision/direction of a Physician (Principal Investigator).

This position may work in a laboratory setting or may consist of computer work that supports the department's research mission.


PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Assists the physician in maintaining the functionality and operations of the Principal Investigator's (PI) laboratory.
  • Promotes a positive work environment and leads the team to be dynamic and a focused work unit that actively helps one other 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, nonverbal and written communication, which includes active listening and teaching, assisting in development of such skills.
  • Provides contributions towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peertopeer accountability.

SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Develops research methods and performs research activities.
  • Documents research results and writes reports of results for presentation and/or publication in professional journals and other publications.

QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Follows all safety rules while on the job. Reports accidents promptly and corrects minor safety hazards. Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.
  • Assists with implementation and education of departmentbased safety initiatives, standards of practice and protocols. Develops skills of team members and continually assists with improving skills, performance and outcomes.
  • Identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement providing recommendations and contributes to meeting department and laboratory targets for quality and safety.

FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently, demonstrating responsible financial stewardship. Manages own time effectively and prioritizes work to achieve maximum results in a timely manner.
  • Uses resources efficiently; does not waste supplies. Selfmotivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks.

GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Participates in pertinent research activities and evidencedbased practice projects. Participates in departmental projects and activities. Acts as a change agent.
  • Seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies with a focus on continual development. Remains current on professional issues and clinical skills. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management.


This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; 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.


EDUCATION

  • Postdoctoral Fellow 0, 1, 2, 3,
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD) from an accredited medical school or Terminal Degree in a related field (A letter from the academic institution certifying that all student work is complete will be considered for Postdoctoral Fellow 0 only.)

WORK EXPERIENCE

  • Postdoctoral Fellow 0
  • None


  • Postdoctoral Fellow

  • One year of Postdoc experience


  • Postdoctoral Fellow

  • Two years' Postdoc experience


  • Postdoctoral Fellow

  • Three years' Postdoc experience


  • Postdoctoral Fellow

  • Four years' Postdoc experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED

  • N/A

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
  • 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 Yes
  • Business professional No
  • Other (department approved) Yes

ON-CALL
- _Note that employees may be required to be on-call 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 Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and Research Institute, including 772 faculty and 56,250 learners. The Academic Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in
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