AI-Driven Digital Health Research Scientist

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist Innovation and Implementation Research seeks a Research Scientist to advance innovation, implementation science, digital health, and AI-enabled research within HMRI. You will provide strategic scientific oversight for multi-disciplinary programs and act as a key liaison with government, industry, and academic partners.

This exempt role focuses on translational, non-lab research, emphasizing data analytics, study design, and real-world impact across clinical workstreams in a

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent terminal degree) in natural science, 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

Responsibilities

• Lead innovation, implementation, digital health, and AI-focused research programs aligned with institutional priorities
• Provide scientific leadership in study design, research methods, data science, analytics, and program evaluation
• Lead scientific writing efforts, including manuscripts, abstracts, white papers, and institutional reports
• Co-lead the design and execution of clinical trials, pragmatic studies, and health system research initiatives
• Co-lead grant development activities, including study conceptualization, methodological design, and scientific proposal development
• Mentor postdoctoral fellows, research fellows, graduate students, and other trainees to support academic growth and research independence
• Collaborate with clinical, operational, and research stakeholders to advance system-wide innovation and research goal
• Ensure responsible stewardship of research resources, data assets, and external collaborations.

Skills

Methodological expertise

Analytic expertise

Publications and funding

Education

Doctorate degree

Job description

Houston Methodist Innovation and Implementation Research seeks a Research Scientist to advance innovation, implementation science, digital health, and AI-enabled research within HMRI. You will provide strategic scientific oversight for multi-disciplinary programs and act as a key liaison with government, industry, and academic partners.

This exempt role focuses on translational, non-lab research, emphasizing data analytics, study design, and real-world impact across clinical workstreams in a