MUSC Health · 3 months ago
UNIV - Staff Scientist I - Psychiatry: Addiction Sciences Division
Charleston
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
2+ years expThe Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Staff Scientist I in the Addiction Sciences Division. The role involves managing and contributing to NIH-funded clinical trials and developing innovative methods for remote trials in behavioral health.
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Responsibilities
The staff scientist will manage various projects of moderate size with collaborative input from the PI. This will include NIH-funded clinical trials of novel telehealth and digital health interventions to improve behavioral health. Project management will include overseeing recruitment milestones, preparing study reports, contributing to statistical analyses, and other related duties
The staff scientist will contribute intellectually to project development and design for new grant ideas. This will include compiling literature reviews, developing statistical analysis plans, writing grant sections with PI oversight, and other related duties
Creates and implements effective approaches for accomplishing PI’s research objectives
Develops, submits, and collaborates on competitive applications for intra and extramural grant funding
Publishes scholarly works
Identifies and troubleshoots problems that impact research conduct with the PI
Gives presentations at society meetings
Qualification
Required
A PhD, MD, or equivalent with two years post-doctorate experience
Ability to perform job functions in an upright position
Ability to perform job functions in a seated position
Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile
Ability to climb stairs
Ability to work indoors
Ability to work in all cold temperature extremes, i.e. spot coolers
Ability to bend at the waist
Ability to twist at the waist
Ability to perform 'pinching' operations
Ability to fully use both hands/arms
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders
Ability to fully use both legs
Ability to reach in all directions
Possess good finger dexterity
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions
Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function
Ability to lift and carry 30 lbs., unassisted
Ability to lift objects, up to 30 lbs., from floor level to height of 72 inches, unassisted
Ability to lower objects, up to 30 lbs., from height of 72 inches to floor level, unassisted
Ability to push/pull objects, up to 50 lbs., unassisted
Ability to lift and carry objects up to 30 lbs. a distance of five (5) floors and to outlying buildings
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand
Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance
Ability to match or discriminate between colors
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception
Good peripheral vision capabilities
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements
Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially and annually
Ability to work alone in isolated areas, such as darkrooms
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
Preferred
Record of research productivity and excellence in scientific writing
Statistical proficiency
Company
MUSC Health
MUSC Health provides health-care services through its patient- and family-centered care, education, research, and various partnerships. It is a sub-organization of Medical University of South Carolina.
Founded in 1824Charleston, South Carolina, USA
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$133MKey Investors
Armadale Capital
2019-12-19Debt Financing· $133M
Leadership Team
Erik Summers
Chief Medical Officer
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