Houston Methodist

Postdoctoral Fellow 0

Posted on: 6 Apr 2021

Houston, TX

Job Description

Job SummaryJOB SUMMARY
Performs basic research duties under the supervision/direction of a Physician (Principal Investigator).

Requirements:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Develops research methods and performs research activities. (EF)
* Documents research results and writes reports of results for presentation and/or publication in professional journals and other publications. (EF)
* Assists in maintaining the functionality and operations of the Principal Investigator's laboratory. (EF)
* Demonstrates the components of the I CARE values. (EF)
* 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. (EF)
* Performs other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
M.D. or Ph.D required
A letter from the academic institution certifying that all student work is complete will be considered for Postdoctoral Fellow 0 only.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Experience requirements will vary depending on the field of research.
Postdoctoral Fellow 0- no Postdoc experience required
Postdoctoral Fellow 1- one year of Postdoc experience
Postdoctoral Fellow 2 - two years of experience
Postdoctoral Fellow 3 - three years of postdoc experience
Postdoctoral Fellow 4 - four years of postdoc experience

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED
Not applicable

Houston Methodist

Houston, TX

Houston Methodist comprises a leading academic medical center in the Texas Medical Center and six community hospitals serving the Greater Houston area. Each hospital is staffed by committed personnel who exemplify our I CARE values: integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence. Patient safety, quality and service are our highest priorities.

Houston Methodist Hospital, the system's flagship, is consistently listed among U.S. News & World Report's best hospitals, and we extend that same level of quality care across the system. Other available centers include Houston Methodist Emergency Care Centers, the Houston Methodist Imaging Center, the Houston Methodist Breast Care Center and the Houston Methodist Outpatient Center.     

Houston Methodist Research Institute is home to some of the world’s brightest physician-scientists, working in a collaborative environment on more than 800 clinical trials. The goal of the research institute is to quickly translate what is discovered in the lab into treatments for patients. The research institute is making great strides, bringing us even closer to medical breakthroughs in cardiovascular disease, cancer, infectious disease, neurosciences, diabetes and more.

At Houston Methodist, caring for our community means more than providing quality health care at our seven hospitals — it means supporting individuals and organizations that touch the lives of those who make up our community. Based on our I CARE values, our programs provide financial and medical assistance to more than 150,000 patients every year. In addition, this support also helps foster confidence, peace of mind and compassion to those individuals who are rebuilding their lives.

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