Research Investigator II

**Research Investigator II**

**Remote**

**JOB SUMMARY**

The Research Investigator 2 independently leads and manages research efforts at Baylor Scott and White Research Institute (BSWRI). This position involves collaboration with other research investigators, research scientists, and clinicians to independently secure external funding, execute study deliverables as a principal investigator (PI), disseminate study results in high impact journals and present at local, national, and international conferences. This position is also responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and overseeing research project staff as required by department and research project protocols.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE**

Secures external funding at the federal, foundation or other level.

Serves as principal investigator, site-PI, or co-investigator on multiple investigator-initiated or industry-sponsored research studies and successfully executes all study deliverables.

Leads research in high impact, peer-reviewed journals and presents at local, national, or international conferences.

Serves as a liaison between the Institute, clinical service lines, and greater community. This includes attending or presenting at seminars, journal clubs, thesis defenses, etc.

Teaches and mentors students, residents, postdoctoral research fellows, and junior investigators.

Recommends and leads new areas of research that support the goals and objectives of the department and Institute.

Analyzes, interprets, compiles, and reports project results to funding agency and Institute.

Serves on editorial boards or peer review committees.

**KEY SUCCESS FACTORS**

Five years of relevant experience after Post Doctoral Fellowship, or six years of experience in a research lab, clinical lab, or animal care facility.

History of independently securing external grants at the federal, foundation, or other level.

Ability to lead publications in high-impact and peer-reviewed journals. This includes first-author submissions.

Ability to lead presentations of research study findings at local, national, and international conferences.

Knowledge of research methodology and study execution.

Knowledge of key safety, regulatory, and compliance requirements for work performed.

Ability to mentor students, postdoctoral research fellows, junior research scientists, or key study personnel.

Excellent communication, writing, and collaboration skills.

Ability to lead or manage multiple multi-disciplinary research teams.

**BENEFITS**

Our competitive benefits package includes the following

- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits

- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%

- Tuition Reimbursement

- PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

**QUALIFICATIONS**

- EDUCATION - Doctorate

- EXPERIENCE - 5 Years of Experience

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