Job Description
Summary
The Project Rex Division within the Medical University of South Carolina’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is seeking a Director of Clinical Research in Autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
This would be a doctorate level (MD, DO, PhD) faculty position at the rank of assistant professor or associate professor who would report to the Project Rex Division Director.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty
Cost Center
CC001040 COM PSYCH Admin Operations CC
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
University-00
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Work Shift
Job Description
FLSA : Salaried
Schedule / Work Week : To Be Determined Upon Hire; On campus and remote possibility
Job Summary : The Project Rex Division within the Medical University of South Carolina’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences is seeking a Director of Clinical Research in Autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
This would be a doctorate level (MD, DO, PhD)faculty position (tenure track) at the rank of assistant professor or associate professor who would report to the Project Rex Division Director.
The roles and responsibilities for this Clinical Research Directorship will include :
1. Construction of a clinical outcomes database
2. Implementation of systematic data collection for existing clinical programs in the Project Rex Division.
3. Leading grant-funded or industry-funded projects in the areas of technological, pharmacological, and brain stimulation interventions for neurodevelopmental conditions
Current research funding is not required, but the candidate is expected to be fully funded within 3-4 years by research grants and / or clinical service collections.
If the candidate has current funding, the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences can explore the potential transfer of funding to the Medical University of South Carolina.
Contact :
M. Frampton Gwynette, MD
Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Director, Project Rex Division
Minimal Requirements : Must hold a terminal degree such as Ph.D., M.D., or related.
Additional
Job Description
Physical Requirements : Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position.
Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking / mobile. (Frequent) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to climb ladders.
Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work in confined / cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.
Frequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to twist at the waist. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions.
Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Frequent) Ability to fully use both hands / arms. (Continuous) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands / wrists / elbows and shoulders.
Frequent) 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 150 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 75 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted.
Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 75 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift and carry patients weighing up to 300 lbs.
assisted. (Frequent) Ability to push / pull objects, up to 200 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 understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet. Must be able to maintain bi-lateral hand movement skills.
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.
Additional New Requirements : Ability to maintain a valid drivers license. Computer literacy. Ability to work rotating shifts.
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!
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