UNIV - Post Doctoral Scholar - Department of BMIC

Job Description Summary

Learning Health System Implementation Science Postdoctoral Position

The Biomedical Informatics Center (BMIC) seeks to fill a new postdoctoral position focused on the intersection of health equity and implementation science applied to research occurring within the learning health system. The selected applicant will work closely with Dr. Caitlin G. Allen and other senior mentors to complete implementation research examining interventions being delivered within the Medical University of South Carolina’s learning health system. Research will primarily focus on advancing ongoing precision health research (e.g., genomic medicine interventions, return of secondary findings, population-wide genomic screening, clinical decision support).

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000955 COM Biomedical Informatics Center CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

We offer individualized mentorship by a team of faculty mentors focusing on unique and distinct needs of each trainee using robust individual development plans. Under the guidance of our faculty the trainee will develop conduct all elements of the research cycle, including grant writing, designing methods, data collection, analysis, and dissemination. The position will benefit from access to broader training opportunities from the South Carolina Clinical and Translational Research Institute and Dissemination and Implementation Science Collaborative. The position comes with support for travel to scientific meetings and workshops and additional funding available for research training-related expenses. MUSC is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and strongly encourages applications from individuals in groups that are underrepresented in biomedical sciences.

Postdoctoral candidate selection criteria: 1) prior research productivity, 2) research interest and experience, and 3) quality and performance during prior training. All candidates will be evaluated for their commitment to a career in academic research relevant to precision health and implementation science. Details of such commitment must be included in the Research Statement.

Salary: At the NRSA-level with insurance and other University-sponsored benefits.

Start Date: July 1, 2024. Appointment is for 1 year with the possibility of renewal for another year.

Location: Founded in 1824, the Medical University of South Carolina is the state’s largest medical complex, has the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center, and is the largest employer in the metropolitan Charleston area. MUSC ranks in the top quartile of domestic educational institutions in funding for research and is home to a Clinical and Translational Science Award. MUSC is in Charleston, SC which is a vibrant and diverse community renowned for its music, arts, and culinary scenes, with ample opportunities for coastal outdoor activities.

Application Materials:

1) Letter of interest/cover letter

2) Research statement

3) Academic CV

4) Contact of three professional references

Contacts: Submit inquires to Caitlin G. Allen (allencat@musc.edu)

Job Duties:

Administrative & Non-Clinical Professionals Advanced Practice Providers

Allied Health & Laboratory Services Executive Leadership & Administrators

Faculty & Physicians Finance & Revenue Cycle

Information Technology & Telehealth Nursing

Pharmacy Research

Skilled Trades & Public Safety Support Services & Operations

Job Responsibilities:

30% - Conduct research within the scope of BMIC efforts. Independently lead projects, and work in teams or individually. -(Essential)

20% - Performs statistical analyses, including selecting the appropriate analysis procedure, setting up data for analysis, judging validity and reliability of data, designing, and writing programs to perform analyses, and producing written reports on the result of the analyses. - (Essential)

20% - Contribute to scientific publications and conferences. Prepare written reports and collaborate in scientific publications authoring and research findings presentation at scientific conferences. - (Essential)

15% - Supervise and be responsible for training staff, graduate assistants, or student employees. - (Essential)

10% - Consultation with co-investigators on appropriate design and development. Assists faculty researchers and other collaborators, or may act independently, in planning and designing research experiments, establishing priorities, and recommending schedules, timetables and costs. - (Essential)

5% - Contribute to shaping scientific objectives, research projects planning, execution, and analysis. Collaborating with the BMIC Director and/or other BMIC faculty members, the successful candidate will participate in the preparation (e.g., research grant application development) and execution of research projects (Essential)

Minimum Requirements:

PhD or equivalent

Additional Job Description

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. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in all cold temperature extremes, i.e. spot coolers. (Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 72 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 72 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift and carry objects up to 15 lbs. a distance of five (5) floors and to outlying buildings. (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 perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually. Ability to work alone in isolated areas, such as darkrooms. (Frequent) Additional New Requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts as required. Ability to work overtime as required. Ability to learn and use new processes, tools and equipment as required.

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.

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