EnvironmentalSustainabilityScientist

The Environmental Sustainability Scientist at Houston Methodist will advance sustainable healthcare practices through research on resource utilization and its effects on patient health and community well-being. Responsibilities include leading research initiatives, collaborating with various stakeholders, guiding the Office of Sustainability, and managing grant portfolios. A doctorate in a related field and experience in biomedical research are required. The position is based in Houston, TX.
About the position

As an Environmental Sustainability Scientist at Houston Methodist Academic Institute, you will play a crucial role in advancing healthcare practices that prioritize sustainability and environmental stewardship. Your primary responsibility will be to investigate the relationship between sustainable resource utilization within a healthcare system and its impact on patient health and the broader community. This position requires you to independently develop and lead innovative scientific research initiatives that analyze and evaluate the effects of sustainable resource use on hospital operations, patient health outcomes, and community well-being. You will engage in life cycle analysis, economic impact studies, health outcomes research, and other related topics to quantify and mitigate environmental impact. In your capacity as a principal investigator, you will serve as the primary scientific faculty member and research leader for the Office of Sustainability. This involves guiding the strategic direction of research initiatives and collaborating with internal principal investigators and academic physicians to connect various disciplines and concurrent research efforts. Additionally, you will act as a scientific liaison for the Center for Health & Nature, a joint initiative involving Houston Methodist, Texas A&M, Texan by Nature, the City of Houston, the State of Texas, and federal institutions. Your work will contribute significantly to the mission of promoting sustainable healthcare practices and improving health outcomes for patients and the community. The role also includes coordinating and providing technical direction to research staff, designing and adapting equipment for experiments, publishing findings in high-impact journals, and managing grant portfolios. You will be expected to analyze data, define problems, and develop solutions as dictated by your research projects. Your ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, including patients, physicians, and co-workers, will be essential in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities
• Independently develop and lead innovative scientific research initiatives.
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• Analyze and evaluate the effects of sustainable resource use on hospital operations and patient health outcomes.
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• Serve as the primary scientific faculty member and research leader for the Office of Sustainability.
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• Guide the strategic direction of research initiatives in sustainability.
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• Collaborate with internal principal investigators and academic physicians on concurrent research efforts.
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• Act as a scientific liaison for the Center for Health & Nature.
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• Coordinate and provide technical direction to research staff engaged in projects.
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• Design, develop, or adapt equipment used in experiments or research to obtain desired results.
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• Publish research findings in high-impact journals.
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• Administer funds provided by specific grants and manage an independent grant portfolio.

Requirements
• Doctorate degree in a related field.
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• Experience in a related field of study.
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• Demonstrated knowledge of biomedical research.
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• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members, and co-workers.
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• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language.
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• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
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• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability in the workplace.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience with life cycle analysis and economic impact studies.
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• Familiarity with health outcomes research methodologies.
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• Knowledge of environmental sustainability practices in healthcare.

Benefits
• Full-time employment with a focus on sustainability and environmental stewardship.
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• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
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• Collaboration with leading institutions and researchers in the field.