UNIV - Post Doctoral Scholar - Psychiatry: Addiction Sciences Division

C001 Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ); Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a PhD-level scientist to provide clinical, research, and managerial support to NIH-funded projects in smoking cessation, depression, and cancer survivorship. The role includes developing new projects and collaborating with principal investigators to advance scientific goals.

You will lead data analysis, contribute to manuscripts, supervise staff, present findings at conferences, and advise on research methods.

Qualifications

• PhD required.
• Experience with NIH-funded research projects preferred.
• Strong data analysis and manuscript writing skills.
• Ability to supervise staff and coordinate multiple studies.

Responsibilities

• Develops new research projects and submits career development and/or exploratory/developmental 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.
• Leads and contributes to the development, data analysis, writing, and publication of scientific manuscripts involving the principal investigator and other lab members.
• 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.
• Presents research findings internally and externally at nation-level conferences.
• Oversees the activities of employees, graduate assistants, and others engaged in research or related activities.
• Advises principal investigators and others on research techniques and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Research

Data analysis

Manuscript writing

Grant development

Team leadership

Education

PhD in psychology, neuroscience, epidemiology, or related field

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.

Work Information

Worker Type: Employee
Worker Sub-Type: Regular
Cost Center: CC001039 COM PSYCH Addiction Science
Pay Rate Type: Salary
Pay Grade: University-00
Pay Range: 0.00 - 0.00
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Work Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
FLSA: Salary

Job Duties

• (30%) Develops new research projects and 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.
• (25%) 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.
• (5%) 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.

Minimum Requirements

PhD.

Physical Requirements

• 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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