JOB SUMMARY

The Research Scientist 3 serves in a key supportive role for the leadership and management of research efforts at Baylor Scott and White Health Research Institute. 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. This position provides leadership, direction, and continuity to determine the research direction of the Institute.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

Collaborates with research investigators, research scientists, and other clinicians in the leadership, planning, and organization of complex proposals to secure external funding at the federal, foundation, or other level. This may include collaborative or multisite proposals.

Serves as a co-investigator on large, collaborative investigator-initiated or industry-sponsored research studies and leads the successful execution of all study deliverables.

Supports and leads the dissemination of research in high impact, peer-reviewed journals and presents work at local, national, and international conferences. This may include efforts related to writing, analysis, or content expertise.

Leads collaborative efforts between the Institute, clinical service lines, and greater community. This includes attending or presenting at seminars, journal clubs, thesis/dissertation defenses, etc.

Leads teaching and mentoring activities of students, residents, postdoctoral research fellows, and other research scientists. This may include opportunities both internal and external to the Institute.

Represents the Institute to internal and external scientific and medical communities, businesses and industries, philanthropic organizations and universities.

Assures the scientific integrity of the research and protection/sharing of data.

Participates as a leader in internal committees, administration, goal setting, strategic planning, and budgeting for the Institute.

Maintains membership on editorial boards or peer review committees.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

Five years of relevant experience after Post Doctoral Fellowship, or six years of experience in a research lab/department, clinical lab/department, or animal care facility.

Strong, consistent and successful history of supporting grant submissions. This includes programmatic, center-based, or system-level collaborations.

Strong publication record in high-impact and peer-reviewed journals. This includes first-author or co-author submissions.

Strong history of dissemination and presentation 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(s), research institute, and collaborators.

Extensive history of mentoring research investigators, students, post docs, or key study personnel.

Demonstrated leadership and excellent communication skills.

Demonstrated history of leading and managing multiple multi-disciplinary research teams and collaborative efforts.

BENEFITS

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefit

- 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

QUALIFICATIONS

- EDUCATION - Masters'

- EXPERIENCE - 5 Years of Experience