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Children's National Medical Center

Research Faculty

Children's National Medical Center, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20900

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Job Description (ID: 2500038A) 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 funding 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, publishing in recognized peer‑reviewed journals, and 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 initiatives, and student advising.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Required) OR 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 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 conduct original and/or assigned research of significant scientific value in the basic and/or translational science area(s) relevant to practice specialty.

Participate in reviewing manuscripts for peer‑reviewed journals.

Publish in peer‑reviewed, scientific, quality and management journals.

Submit applications for grants or contracts for funding of research projects.

Participate 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:

Participate in educational programs and teaching assignments.

Mentor graduate and post‑doctoral students.

Supervise staff and students.

Primary Location Maryland – Silver Spring

Work Locations Inventa Towers 1, Inventa Place, Silver Spring 20910

Job Research Faculty / Postdoc

Organization CTR Clinical & Community Research

Position Status R (Regular) – FT – Full‑Time

Full‑Time Salary Range 100,000 – 300,000

Children's 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.

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, including recreational or medical marijuana.

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