Job Description Summary

The Department of Public Health Sciences invites applications for a senior research associate to contribute with ongoing research in the fields of Chronic Disease Epidemiology and Healthy Aging. The DPHS has a large and expanding program of collaborative research, which includes projects and programs on Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases and Cardio-Metabolic Disorders. There are initiatives to promote health equity in diverse populations, including a program aimed at Latin-American countries implementing initiatives of the WHO/PAHO Decade for Healthy Aging.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC001035 COM PHS Administration CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Purpose:

The Department of Public Health Sciences invites applications for a senior research associate to contribute with ongoing scholarly work in the fields of Chronic Disease Epidemiology and Healthy Aging. The DPHS has a large and expanding program of collaborative efforts, which includes projects and programs on Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases and Cardio-Metabolic Disorders. There are initiatives to promote health equity in diverse populations, including a program aimed at Latin-American countries implementing initiatives of the WHO/PAHO Decade for Healthy Aging.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Participate in project development (25%). This will include working with the protocol lead, educators, and clinicians on proposals for which the rational and justifications are proposed, and results are presented in a clear and transparent manner for interpretation by the appropriate audience.

2. Data management (25%). This will include working on forms to request data from different sources and prepare analytic datasets for project implementation.

3. Interpretation of study results. (25%) This will include the interim and or final data analysis of datasets. Validation of analyses and programs will be conducted and reports that includes tables and figures, descriptions of methods used, and interpretations of results will be included. Participate in manuscript writing and preparation of reports.

4. Administrative support (25%). This includes providing weekly (or more often as needed) updates to the project leader of research and educational efforts on chronic disease and healthy aging initiatives.

MUSC Minimum Requirements

Master's Degree or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

Healthcare professional with skills and abilities to effectively conduct research and educational projects, showing teamwork, excellent oral and written communication skills, and proven ability to interact with diverse stakeholders. Experience and ability for data analysis, including critical analysis of clinical and evidence-based medicine (EBM), knowledge and application of bioethical principles. Experience as a healthcare professional on public health or population health initiatives would be desired.

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 Job Description

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