UNIV - Director of Planning and Research- Department of PHS

Job Description Summary

The Director of Planning and Research will support the missions of the AI Hub, Office of Research and Development (ORD, and the Department of Public Health Sciences (DPHS) at the MUSC. This role involves leading AI-driven public health research, developing grant proposals, supporting strategic initiatives, and integrating AI into education. Key duties will include research development, data analysis, teaching, mentoring students, and providing administrative and committee support.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC000955 COM Biomedical Informatics Center CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-07

Pay Range

57,334.00 - 81,707.00 - 106,080.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Description:

The Director of Planning and Research will support the missions of the AI Hub, Office of Research and Development (ORD, and the Department of Public Health Sciences (DPHS) at the MUSC. This role involves leading AI-driven public health research, developing grant proposals, supporting strategic initiatives, and integrating AI into education. Key duties will include research development, data analysis, teaching, mentoring students, and providing administrative and committee support. 

Job Duties:

1. 30%Work with the AI Hub leadership. Contribute to AI Hub consultations and projects, including grant development, educational efforts, and administrative tasks as needed.

2. 20%Contribute to the research development MUSC-wide of National Science Foundation (NSF) proposals and other funding sources in an effort to diversify MUSC funding sources, especially in projects related to AI.

3. 20%Participate in research projects. Conduct literature reviews to gather information pertaining to research projects, grant proposals, and manuscripts. Collect (primary and secondary) data, analyze data, and visualize data. Participate in the preparation and writing of grant proposals and reports. Present research at scientific meetings. Participate in research meetings and formal seminars to present, explain, and discuss research conducted. Collaborate with other researchers. Participate in the preparation of manuscripts. Author and co-author scientific research publications.

4. 15% Work with the Associate Chair for AI and Leadership to contribute to the Department and Master of Public of Public Health (MPH) Program strategic planning and initiatives. Contribute to the advancement of Public Health and Artificial Intelligence in the DPHS.

5. 10% Teach in the Master of Public Health (MPH) Program. Course and syllabus development duties include course description, course outcomes, textbook selection, module development, weekly class activities, discussion and assignment development, class meeting days and times, grading construct, grading assignments and assessments, and post grades by the established deadline. Meet with graduate students to discuss course assignments, answer questions, and provide counsel. 

6. 5% Other responsibilities include service on various committees, administrative tasks as needed.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and five years supervisory or managerial experience in planning, research or statistical setting. Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to hear and/or understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to work in dusty areas. (Infrequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees