Research Faculty

Children's National Medical Center; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

401(k)

Paid time off

Health coverage

Disability coverage

Job summary

Children's National Hospital is seeking a Research Faculty member to develop and manage research projects, ensuring compliance with federal and institutional guidelines. You will secure funding, supervise staff, publish scholarly work, and contribute to educational activities.

The role involves collaboration with the Children’s National Research Institute, mentoring post‑docs and graduate students, and advancing translational science with external partnerships.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. and M.D. required for appointment at the George Washington University.
• 2 years progressive specialized experience in a field of research is required.
• Demonstrated ability to secure external funding, develop manuscripts and deliver presentations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, conduct and manage research projects in accordance with federal and institutional regulations.
• Secure external funding and manage research programs and grant applications.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals and present findings at conferences.
• Mentor laboratory staff and students and supervise research personnel.

Skills

Potential to contribute in research

Interpersonal & communication skills

Fundraising & grant writing

Education

PhD

MD

Job description

paid time off, sick time, tuition assistance, 401(k)

111 Michigan Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20010

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Department

10170 Hospital - Developing Brain

Pay Range

$100,000.00 - $300,000.00

Research Faculty hold a greater than > 0.50 FTE position at Children's National Hospital and must meet the requirements for a full Faculty appointment at the George Washington University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, with the expectation for developing and conducting research and securing outside grant and contract fundings for scholarly research activities. The faculty member is responsible for generating and testing hypotheses related to a field of research by initiating, carrying out and managing research projects/programs supported by external, peer-reviewed sources. The individual may also be responsible for other job-specific academic and service activities, supervising and advising laboratory, graduate and post-doctoral staff and students, developing educational programs and teaching assignments and publishing in recognized, peer-reviewed journals, and/or presenting at conferences or symposiums. The research faculty member participates actively as a member of the Children's National Research Institute community: on administrative committees, search committees, strategic indicatives, and student advising.

Minimum Education

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Required)

Medical Doctor (M.D.) (Required)

Minimum Work Experience

2 years progressive specialized experience in a field of research. (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Demonstrated potential to make unique contributions in their research field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
• Demonstrated ability to secure external funding, develop manuscripts and deliver presentations.

Functional Accountabilities

Responsible Conduct of Research

• Consistently demonstrates adherence to the standards for the responsible conduct of research.
• Plans, conducts and manages research projects within federal and institutional regulations and policies under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Uses research funds and resources appropriately.
• Maintains confidentiality of data as required.
• Meets all annual job-related training and compliance requirements.

Commitment to Research

• Plan and conducts original and /or assigned research of significant scientific value in the basic and/or translational science area(s) relevant to practice specialty.
• Participates in reviewing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals.
• Publishes in peer-reviewed, scientific, quality and management journals.
• Submits applications for grants or contracts for funding of research projects.
• Participates in research committees, workshops and special interest groups.
• Collaborate with research teams, industry stakeholders and government agencies
• Responsible for managing and supervising research staff and assisting post-graduate, graduate and undergraduate fellows and students in area of expertise.

Teaching

• Participates in educational programs and teaching assignments.
• Mentors graduate and post-doctoral students.
• Supervises staff and students.

Benefits That Support You:

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

Why Join Us:

• Nationally Recognized Excellence - Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children's Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
• Leading Pediatric Care - One of the largest and most comprehensive children's hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.
• Innovation & Research - A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.
• Mission-Driven Culture - Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.

The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children's National believes an individual's base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children's National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual's combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children's National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.

Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The "Know Your Rights" poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here:Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.

Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a "drug-free" work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.