Job Description Summary
The Addiction Sciences Division in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is seeking a full-time faculty member to provide various responsibilities within the division. The candidate will engage in clinical research, both as principal investigator and as collaborator, focused on understanding and developing integrated treatments to address the co-occurrence of trauma-related and substance use disorders.

Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type
Employee

Worker Sub-Type
Faculty

Cost Center
CC001039 COM PSYCH Addiction Science CC

Pay Rate Type
Salary

Pay Grade
University-00

Pay Range
$0 - $0 - $0

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Work Shift

Job Description

The responsibilities of the position include:

Research:

• Serve as principal investigator (PI) with a program of research focused on understanding and developing integrated treatments to address the co-occurrence of trauma-related and substance use disorders.
• Work closely with other PIs on the data analysis, interpretation, manuscript preparation, and dissemination of results on existing grants focused on relevant topics.
• Plan and prepare grant applications, both as PI and in collaboration with other researchers.
• Develop and supervise a research team adept at managing the logistical and regulatory aspects of clinical research protocols. (a) Prepare regulatory submissions as required; (b) Initiate and maintain accurate and comprehensive study documentation as required by Food and Drug Administration, Institutional Review Board, study sponsors, and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines.; (c) Coordinate eIRB/IRB communication and manage audits.

Clinical Service:

• Provide clinical oversight, supervision, and service on research protocols, as necessary.
  
• Evaluate participants for enrollment in research studies through diagnostic interviews and psychiatric assessments. Collaborate with research staff and investigators to determine eligibility of research participants.
  

FLSA: Exempt

Minimum Qualifications:Must hold a terminal degree such as a MD, PhD, or related. Must hold a clinical psychology degree or similar.

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. (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!

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