Postdoctoral Research Fellow — Biomedical Innovation

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist seeks a postdoctoral fellow to assist the physician in maintaining the PI's laboratory operations and to promote a positive team environment focused on achieving department results. You will collaborate with department members, report data comprehensively, and model effective communication practices.

The role emphasizes contributing to research activities, staying current on clinical skills, and participating in departmental projects with a focus on continual development.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assists the physician in maintaining the functionality and operations of the Principal Investigator’s (PI) laboratory.
• Promotes a positive work environment and leads the team to be dynamic and a focused work unit that actively helps one other to achieve optimal department results.
• Role models to team members effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication, which includes active listening and teaching.

Skills

Biomedical research

Team communication

Adaptability

Customer service focus

Education

MD or Terminal degree

Job description

Houston Methodist seeks a postdoctoral fellow to assist the physician in maintaining the PI's laboratory operations and to promote a positive team environment focused on achieving department results. You will collaborate with department members, report data comprehensively, and model effective communication practices.

The role emphasizes contributing to research activities, staying current on clinical skills, and participating in departmental projects with a focus on continual development.