UNIV - Post Doctoral Scholar - Psychiatry: Addiction Sciences Division

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a highly qualified researcher to provide clinical, research, and managerial support for NIH-funded projects in smoking cessation, depression treatment, and cancer survivorship. The role includes developing new projects, data analysis, manuscript writing, and presenting findings.

Applicants should hold a PhD and have experience in clinical research with strong analytical and supervisory skills. Regular weekday schedule; on-site position at MUSC.

Qualifications

• PhD required.
• Experience with clinical research in neuroscience or psychology.
• Strong data analysis and manuscript writing skills.
• Ability to supervise staff and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develops new research projects and submits grants (e.g., NIH) as agreed with principal investigators.
• Leads data analysis, writing, and publication of scientific manuscripts with PI and lab members.
• Quality control and analysis of study data in smoking cessation, depression treatment, and cancer survivorship studies.
• Presents research findings at national conferences.
• Oversees activities of employees and graduate assistants involved in research.
• Advises investigators on research techniques and procedures.

Education

PhD

Job description

Job Description Summary

The candidate will provide integral clinical, research, and managerial support to principal investigators conducting NIH-funded smoking cessation, depression treatment, and cancer survivorship projects. Additional ongoing projects center around development of innovative methods to improve the feasibility and rigor of remote/decentralized trials.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC001039 COM PSYCH Addiction Science 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

FLSA

Salary

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Job Duties

• Develops new research projects and submits submits career development and/or exploratory/developmental research grants (e.g., F32, K23, R21) according to concepts agreed upon between fellow and principal investigators. New projects may involve secondary data analysis of the investigator data or collection of new data. (30%)
• Leads and contributes to the development, data analysis, writing, and publication of scientific manuscripts involving the principal investigator and other lab members. (25%)
• Quality control and analysis of study data. This includes analyzing data on smoking cessation, depression treatment, and cancer survivorship for use in publications and presentations. (25%)
• Presents research findings internally and externally at nation-level conferences. (5%)
• Oversees the activities of employees, graduate assistants, and others engaged in research or related activities. (5%)
• Advises principal investigators and others on research techniques and procedures. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned. (5%)

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements

PhD

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) 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.

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!

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