UNIV - Research Faculty - Pediatrics: Darby Children's Research Institute

Job Description

The Department of Pediatrics and the Medical University South Carolina (MUSC) at Charleston is accepting applications for a tenured track faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor.

We are seeking an outstanding basic or physician scientist with an interest to study pediatric health and disease. The applicant should have a terminal degree (PhD, MD, MD / PhD) with a minimum of 3 years of postdoctoral training, and a track record of high quality publications.

A record of extramural funded research is preferred but not required.

The position is supported by generous startup funds and laboratory space within the Darby Children’s Research Institute (DCRI) housed with state of art facilities.

The interdepartmental children’s research program supports a highly collaborative environment with opportunities for both basic and translational research.

MUSC is strongly supported by a top ranked Department of Pediatrics, and the recent opening of the new MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital, which together provide outstanding childhood care.

The university is located in the charming city of Charleston, which maintains a unique blend of vibrant historical culture with a surging high-tech economy, and a balanced lifestyle that includes beautiful beaches and other outdoor activities.

Charleston has been named the #1 US Small City by Conde Nast Traveler 2019 Readers' Choice Awards and is consistently given top honors as a most desirable place to live.

Interested applicants should submit their curriculum vitae and a research statement as a single PDF document to the assistant of the Director of the DCRI ().

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.

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 squat and perform job functions.

Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands / arms. (Frequent) 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. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted.

Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push / pull objects, up to 15 lbs.

unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20 / 40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand.

Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) 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. (Frequent)

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

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