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Posted: 10-Oct-25
Location: Dallas, Texas
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Internal Number: 25013295
About Us
Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.
We are seeking a Research Investigator II who has research experience with neurorehabilitation populations including spinal cord injury (SCI), traumatic brain injury (TBI) and/or stroke.
BSW Institute for Rehabilitation was recently named the 8th top rehabilitation hospital by US News and World Report and is both a TBI Model System Center and a SCI Model System Center.
Our Core Values are:
- We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
- We never settle by constantly striving for better.
- We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
- We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:
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
Job Summary
The Research Investigator 2 independently manages research at Baylor Scott and White Research Institute. This role involves working with other investigators, scientists, and clinicians. It secures external funding, executes study deliverables as a principal investigator, and shares results in high-impact journals. The position also presents findings at local, national, and international conferences. It plans, organizes, directs, and oversees research project staff as needed by department and 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.
- Manages 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 the community. This includes attending or presenting at seminars, journal clubs, and thesis defenses.
- Teaches and mentors students, residents, postdoctoral research fellows, and junior investigators.
- Recommends and guides new areas of research that support the goals and aims of the department and Institute.
- Examines, 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 a Post Doctoral Fellowship, or six years in a research lab, clinical lab, or animal care facility.
- History of autonomously securing external grants at the federal, foundation, or other level.
- Ability to manage publications in high-impact and peer-reviewed journals. This includes first-author submissions.
- Ability to manage 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 manage or manage multiple multi-disciplinary research teams.
Belonging Statement
We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Doctorate
- EXPERIENCE - 5 Years of Experience