Children's National Hospital
Robert Fellow
Children's National Hospital, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
The Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation is charged with the vision of making pediatric surgery more precise, less invasive, and pain free. The Institute provides a rich R&D environment with close links to prestigious medical, engineering, and business schools in Washington, DC area. Our network of business advisors includes leaders in the investment community, industry, government, and professional firms. Most of our researchers hold MDs and PhDs and have track records of peer-reviewed published papers and participation on editorial boards and advisory panels. Throughout our labs, you will find scientists and engineers turning ideas into prototypes to transform our technology into market ready products.
The Joseph E. Robert, Jr., Fellowship is a mentored post-graduate research and professional development experience focused on research translation from bench to bedside developing innovative solutions to optimize the availability of medical devices engineered, evaluated and approved for pediatric populations.
Qualifications:Minimum EducationM.S. MS level postgraduates or Doctoral level candidates (e.g. MD, PhD, DSc) preferred. Other candidates will be considered based on experience and qualifications. (Required) OrDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Required) OrMedical Doctor (M.D.) .
Required Skills/KnowledgeDemonstrated interest in a multi-disciplinary approach to biomedical research (e.g., publications, grants, awards).Ability to supervise, advice, and train professionals and/or students in area of expertise.Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with legal and ethical standards.
Functional AccountabilitiesResponsible Conduct of ResearchConsistently demonstrate adherence with the standards for the responsible conduct of research.Stays informed of and adheres to institutional policies and federal regulations regarding human subjects' research and use of protected health information.Responsible for appropriate use of research funds.Comply with all annual job-related training requirements.Commitment to Research & Education
Conduct research of significant scientific value in the basic and/or translational science area(s).Participate in research committees, workshops and special interest groups.Participate as appropriate in hospital/university -wide educational programs.Maintain knowledge and comprehension of assigned research protocols; including study procedures, timelines and eligibility.Commitment to Quality & Compliance
Follow established bylaws, policies and procedures, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.Cooperate and participate in the development, implementation and revision of policies affecting medical practice, judgment and quality of care. Participate as a member of special care teams and hospital committees.Reports good faith suspicions of research noncompliance and/or research misconduct to the appropriate institutional compliance office(s).Commitment to Advocacy
Participate in CNMC's advocacy initiatives.Contribute scholarly effort to the advancement of public policy that promotes population-based pediatric health and well being.Participate in specific health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.Collaborations
Collaborate effectively with CRI researchers, external agencies and institutions to develop cooperative research initiatives, promotes free discussion, research progress, skills productivity and morale with internal and external colleagues and stakeholders.Organizational AccountabilitiesOrganizational Accountabilities (Staff)Organizational Commitment/Identification
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are metTeamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others' ideas and opinionsPerformance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgmentCost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing thingsSafety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance
The Joseph E. Robert, Jr., Fellowship is a mentored post-graduate research and professional development experience focused on research translation from bench to bedside developing innovative solutions to optimize the availability of medical devices engineered, evaluated and approved for pediatric populations.
Qualifications:Minimum EducationM.S. MS level postgraduates or Doctoral level candidates (e.g. MD, PhD, DSc) preferred. Other candidates will be considered based on experience and qualifications. (Required) OrDoctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) (Required) OrMedical Doctor (M.D.) .
Required Skills/KnowledgeDemonstrated interest in a multi-disciplinary approach to biomedical research (e.g., publications, grants, awards).Ability to supervise, advice, and train professionals and/or students in area of expertise.Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with legal and ethical standards.
Functional AccountabilitiesResponsible Conduct of ResearchConsistently demonstrate adherence with the standards for the responsible conduct of research.Stays informed of and adheres to institutional policies and federal regulations regarding human subjects' research and use of protected health information.Responsible for appropriate use of research funds.Comply with all annual job-related training requirements.Commitment to Research & Education
Conduct research of significant scientific value in the basic and/or translational science area(s).Participate in research committees, workshops and special interest groups.Participate as appropriate in hospital/university -wide educational programs.Maintain knowledge and comprehension of assigned research protocols; including study procedures, timelines and eligibility.Commitment to Quality & Compliance
Follow established bylaws, policies and procedures, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards.Cooperate and participate in the development, implementation and revision of policies affecting medical practice, judgment and quality of care. Participate as a member of special care teams and hospital committees.Reports good faith suspicions of research noncompliance and/or research misconduct to the appropriate institutional compliance office(s).Commitment to Advocacy
Participate in CNMC's advocacy initiatives.Contribute scholarly effort to the advancement of public policy that promotes population-based pediatric health and well being.Participate in specific health promotion, education and/or prevention programs.Collaborations
Collaborate effectively with CRI researchers, external agencies and institutions to develop cooperative research initiatives, promotes free discussion, research progress, skills productivity and morale with internal and external colleagues and stakeholders.Organizational AccountabilitiesOrganizational Accountabilities (Staff)Organizational Commitment/Identification
Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are metTeamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behaviorPartner with all team members to achieve goalsReceptive to others' ideas and opinionsPerformance Improvement/Problem-solving
Contribute to a positive work environmentDemonstrate flexibility and willingness to changeIdentify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processesMake appropriate decisions, using sound judgmentCost Management/Financial Responsibility
Use resources efficientlySearch for less costly ways of doing thingsSafety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performanceContinuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentationStop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situationDemonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communicationActively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workersAttend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance