The Director of Research Center is a high-level position for an individual who is a self-sustaining scientist and has achieved both national and international recognition in his/her field of endeavor. The Director heads a program that focuses its research in an area that is compatible with the goals of Baylor Research Institute (BRI) and meets with the approval of the (BRI) Chief Scientific Officer. The Director is responsible for establishing and overseeing a major research program within a (BRI) Institute or Department and overseeing at least one laboratory and ensuring that the researchers in the program carry out their work according to BRI standards. While supplemental funds may be received from (BRI), it is the role will be responsible for obtaining grants and other sources of outside funding and that other investigators in the program obtain outside funding that supports the research of the program and which produces data worthy of publication in leading scientific journals. The Director is a senior member of the (BRI) faculty and plays a role in the continued growth and development of (BRI) and is responsible for the overall management of the area that they lead. The Director may serve on committees, develop collaborations or act as a liaison with external organizations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
The Director will be responsible for obtaining and sustaining grants, awards, and other financial support that will be used for salaries, supplies, and expenses associated with project performance. Additional responsibilities will include hiring and overseeing all personnel who work in the laboratory and assure safe and proper performance of experiments, including the use of all necessary equipment. The Director will periodically present result of the research at departmental or (BRI) Works-in-Progress (WIP) seminars, provide professional development of research staff through training and education, conduct performance appraisals of research personnel and develop an annual budget for the research department.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
The ideal candidate will obtain and maintain good-standing for all licenses and certifications necessary for the performance of the research project such as a Radioactive Materials (RAM) sub-license and for all Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) protocol approvals, and USDA permits.
Location/Facility Baylor Scott & White Research Institute
Specialty/Department/Practice Clinical Research
Shift/Schedule Day Shift
Benefits Our competitive benefits package includes 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. Please note, benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Doctorate’s degree required
EXPERIENCE: 8+ Years’ of experience required
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