Research Scientist - Safety, Quality & Well-being Institute

Houston Methodist; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston Methodist's Safety, Quality, and Well-Being Institute seeks a Research Scientist (faculty) to advance patient safety, healthcare quality, and clinician well-being through interdisciplinary research and partnerships with clinical teams.

The role emphasizes design and leadership of studies, grant development, and dissemination of findings to transform health systems; candidates with a PhD and strong analytic skills, plus experience with healthcare data, are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• PhD (or equivalent) in public health, health services research, epidemiology, informatics, psychology, human factors engineering, social science, behavioral science, or related field.
• Demonstrated potential for publications and funding.
• Experience with healthcare/EHR data preferred.

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

Skills

Strong methodological expertise

Publications and funding potential

Healthcare/EHR data experience

Education

Doctorate degree in related field

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 (i.e. Disaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.

  • On Call* No
• TRAVEL**
  • May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
  • May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No