Children's National Medical Center
Research Faculty
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Description
Research Faculty (Assistant or Associate) is a full-time tenure track position with a laboratory-based focus on the cancer biology of pediatric brain tumors. The successful candidate will have a M.D. and/or Ph.D. degree in cancer biology or immunology, a strong peer-reviewed publication record, and demonstrated highly competitive research funded grant activities. Research Faculty will be responsible for advancing the cancer biology research program through the study of the biology of pediatric cancers of the brain, using the emerging areas of genome editing, precision medicine, epigenetics, biomarkers, next generation high throughput DNA/RNA sequencing, cell therapy, and immunotherapy as it relates to pediatric brain cancers. The faculty member will have the responsibility for the day-to-day laboratory research projects, independently write grants and papers, mentor and supervise laboratory staff and students, as well as develop educational programs and regularly participate in committee meetings.
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, 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 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 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 Plans 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. Collaborates 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.
Primary Location
District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations
CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010 Job
Research Faculty / Postdoc Organization
Ctr Cancer & Immunology Rsrch Position Status
R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time Job Posting
Mar 27, 2024, 3:06:26 PM Full-Time Salary Range
$100,000 - $300,000
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Research Faculty (Assistant or Associate) is a full-time tenure track position with a laboratory-based focus on the cancer biology of pediatric brain tumors. The successful candidate will have a M.D. and/or Ph.D. degree in cancer biology or immunology, a strong peer-reviewed publication record, and demonstrated highly competitive research funded grant activities. Research Faculty will be responsible for advancing the cancer biology research program through the study of the biology of pediatric cancers of the brain, using the emerging areas of genome editing, precision medicine, epigenetics, biomarkers, next generation high throughput DNA/RNA sequencing, cell therapy, and immunotherapy as it relates to pediatric brain cancers. The faculty member will have the responsibility for the day-to-day laboratory research projects, independently write grants and papers, mentor and supervise laboratory staff and students, as well as develop educational programs and regularly participate in committee meetings.
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, 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 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 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 Plans 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. Collaborates 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.
Primary Location
District of Columbia-Washington Work Locations
CN Hospital (Main Campus) 111 Michigan Avenue NW Washington 20010 Job
Research Faculty / Postdoc Organization
Ctr Cancer & Immunology Rsrch Position Status
R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time Job Posting
Mar 27, 2024, 3:06:26 PM Full-Time Salary Range
$100,000 - $300,000
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