Research Faculty-2
Children's National Hospital
Summary
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.
Job description
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.
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
Requirements
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Required) Or Medical Doctor (M.D.) (Required)
- 2 years Progressive specialized experience in a field of research. (Required)
- 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Medical services
- Prescription services
- Infertility services
- Transgender health services
- Paid time off
- Vacation accrual
- Sick leave
- Holidays
- Personal day
- 401(k) plan
- Healthcare spending accounts
- Dependent care spending accounts
- Life insurance
- AD&D insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Tuition assistance
- Fitness resources
- Employee assistance
- Commuter benefits
Company overview
Children's National Hospital is a premier pediatric healthcare institution located in Washington, D.C., recognized as one of the top children's hospitals in the United States. Founded in 1870, it serves as the region's primary pediatric academic medical center, providing comprehensive care across all pediatric specialties. The hospital operates a 323-bed facility and offers advanced medical services including neonatal intensive care, pediatric surgery, oncology, cardiology, and neurology. As an academic medical center affiliated with the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Children's National is deeply involved in pediatric research, medical education, and clinical innovation. The institution is particularly renowned for its Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation and its leadership in pediatric genomics and precision medicine. Children's National consistently ranks among the top pediatric hospitals nationally, with specialties in cancer, cardiology, neurology, and neonatology receiving particular recognition for excellence in patient care and outcomes.