Postdoctoral Fellow 2

About the Role

Come lead with us at Houston Methodist Academic Institute. The Postdoctoral Fellow position is responsible for performing basic research duties under the supervision/direction of a Physician and/or Principal Investigator (PI). This position may work in a laboratory setting or consist of computer work that supports the department's research mission.

Qualifications

• Education: 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.
• Experience:
  • Postdoctoral Fellow 0 – None
  • Postdoctoral Fellow 1 – One year of Postdoc experience
  • Postdoctoral Fellow 2 – Two years’ Postdoc experience
  • Postdoctoral Fellow 3 – Three years’ Postdoc experience
  • Postdoctoral Fellow 4 – Four years’ Postdoc experience

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations.
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English to perform essential functions, especially regarding patient or employee safety or security.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers in a customer service-focused manner.
• Demonstrated knowledge of biomedical research.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• People:
  • Assists the physician and/or Principal Investigator (PI) in maintaining the functionality and operations of the PI’s laboratory.
  • Promotes a positive work environment and leads the team to be dynamic and focused, actively helping one another to achieve optimal department results.
  • Collaborates with department members by actively communicating and reporting data comprehensively.
  • Role models effective verbal, non-verbal, and written communication, including active listening and teaching.
  • Contributes to improving department scores for employee engagement through peer-to-peer accountability.
• Service:
  • Develops research methods and performs research activities.
  • Documents research results and writes reports for presentation and/or publication in professional journals.
• Quality/Safety:
  • Follows all safety rules, reports accidents promptly, and corrects minor safety hazards.
  • Assists with implementing and educating on department-based safety initiatives, standards of practice, and protocols.
  • Develops team members’ skills and assists with improving performance and outcomes.
  • Identifies opportunities for corrective action and process improvement, contributing to meeting department and laboratory targets for quality and safety.
• Finance:
  • Utilizes resources effectively and efficiently, demonstrating responsible financial stewardship.
  • Manages time effectively and prioritizes work to achieve maximum results.
  • Uses resources efficiently and avoids wasting supplies.
• Growth/Innovation:
  • Participates in research activities and evidence-based practice projects.
  • Acts as a change agent and seeks opportunities to expand learning beyond baseline competencies.
  • Remains current on professional issues and clinical skills.
  • Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an ongoing basis.
  • Ensures career discussions occur with appropriate management.