Job Description

Director of EnMed Research

Agency

Texas A&M University

Department

School of Engineering Medicine

Commensurate

Houston, Texas

Staff

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.   

Who we are

The School of Engineering Medicine in collaboration with Texas A&M College of Engineering, Texas A&M School of Medicine and the state’s top-ranked Houston Methodist Hospital offer an innovative medical school program called ENMED. This program was established to transform healthcare through translational interdisciplinary research, the development of medical technologies, and the development and training of “Physicianeers.” ENMED delivers a revolutionary blended curriculum with focus on innovation and entrepreneurship where students receive a Doctor of Medicine and Master of Engineering degree in the same four years.

What we want

The Director of EnMed Research will serve as a strategic research development leader within School of Engineering Medicine (SEM, helping faculty build and expand collaborative research relationships across the Houston Methodist Research Institute (HMRI) and the broader Texas Medical Center (TMC) ecosystem. This position will cultivate extramural funding opportunities, facilitate multidisciplinary research collaborations, and provide oversight and support for the development of core research facilities that serve SEM's research mission. These efforts will collectively strengthen SEM's position as a leading translational research enterprise at the intersection of engineering and medicine.

What you need to know

Salary: Will be commensurate based on the selected hire’s education and experience.

Location: Houston, TX

Apply! Submitting a cover letter, CV/Resume  to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents on the application under CV/Resume. 

Responsibilities

Research Strategy and Program Development

• Lead strategic research development efforts aligned with SEM’s mission and priorities.
• Collaborate with leadership to integrate research with organizational priorities.
• Implement and evaluate SEM's strategic research plans to assess the effectiveness of the research program and ensure continuous improvement.
• Build multidisciplinary research teams by connecting SEM faculty with investigators across HMRI and the broader TMC ecosystem.

Research Funding and Grant Development

• Identify funding opportunities to support faculty research programs aligned with SEM's research strengths and institutional priorities.
• Support the writing and development of high-quality grant proposals.

Research Operations and Resource Management

• Provide development and oversight of core research facilities that support SEM's research mission.
• Optimize use of core facilities, equipment, and staff.
• Oversee budget and resource management.

Leadership, Administration, and Compliance

• Manage personnel within the team, providing mentorship, performance oversight, and professional development support.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, regulatory requirements and accreditation standards.
• Promote best practices in research ethics, safety, and data management.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ten years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in a relevant field (engineering, medicine, or a related discipline).
• Expertise and demonstrated experience working at the interface of engineering and medicine.
• Experience with both academic research and working with industry.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with faculty, industry partners, and institutional leadership.
• Experience with multidisciplinary research initiatives.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience providing oversight and supporting the development of core research facilities.
• Familiarity with the Texas Medical Center, HMRI, or the broader Houston biomedical community.
• Familiarity with technology transfer and commercialization processes as they relate to academic research.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. 

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays  

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least  eight hours of paid vacation each month 

• Automatic enrollment in the  Teacher Retirement System of Texas  

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time 

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free  LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more  

• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee 

• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees 

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.