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Job description
Join a New National Leader in Health Systems Innovation
The Safety, Quality, and Well-Being Institute—led by Hardeep Singh, MD, MPH—
is recruiting a Research Scientist (faculty position) to advance patient safety, healthcare quality, and clinician well-being through interdisciplinary research.
KEY AREAS:
Patient safety and diagnostic excellence
Healthcare quality and high-value care
Clinician well-being and workforce resilience
Implementation science and learning health systems
Health informatics and system redesign
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design and lead interdisciplinary research studies
Apply quantitative, qualitative, or mixed methods
Develop grant proposals and research protocols
Publish and present scholarly work
Collaborate across clinical and research teams
Translate findings into practice improvements
QUALIFICATIONS:
PhD (or equivalent) in public health, health services research, epidemiology, informatics, psychology, human factors engineering, social science, behavioral science, or related field
Strong methodological and analytic expertise
Demonstrated potential for publications and funding
Experience with healthcare/EHR data preferred
WHY JOIN US:
Faculty appointment at Houston Methodist Academic Institute
Build a research program within a new Institute
Direct impact on health system transformation
Access to rich clinical data and leadership partnerships
National visibility in patient safety & quality research
Make an Impact: Advance safer, higher-quality, human-centered care
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Doctorate degree in related field
EXPERIENCE
Experience in related field of study
KNOWLEDGE 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 the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
Demonstrated knowledge of biomedical research
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Under the direction of a Principle Investigator (PI), coordinates and provides technical direction to the work activities of research staff engaged in projects.
Performs procedures which require a highly developed technical skill.
Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e. peer-to-peer accountability.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Designs, develops, or adapts equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results.
Establishes procedures to be applied for projects.
Participates in writing manuscripts and publications.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Compiles, writes, and submits project results to the principle investigator.
Designs, develops, or adapts equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results.
Analyzes data and interprets data.
Defines problems and possible solutions as dictated by the research project.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Participates in grant writing the specific grant(s).
Utilizes resources with cost effectiveness and value creation in mind. Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, assisting coworkers as needed.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reviews scientific literature.
Seeks opportunities to identify self-development needs and takes appropriate action. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis.
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
Uniform: No
Scrubs: No
Business professional: Yes
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
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION
Doctorate degree in related field
EXPERIENCE
Experience in related field of study
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Worksite address
houston, TX, 77246, US
Who can apply
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