COMPLETE UNIV - Staff Scientist I - Otolaryngology: ENT - Charleston

Job Description Summary

The NCI-designated Hollings Cancer Center is seeking a highly motivated staff scientist of exceptional potential and emerging scholarship to enhance strategic growth in cancer survivorship. Founded in 2022 to meet the needs of the growing population of cancer survivors and their caregivers, the Survivorship and Cancer Outcomes Research (SCOR) Initiative at the NCI-designated Hollings Cancer Center provides a transdisciplinary hub for collaboration between clinicians and researchers in survivorship, cancer care delivery and cancer outcomes. SCOR is dedicated to 1) delivering evidence based, equitable, accessible and patient-centered care to cancer survivors; 2) fostering transformative and paradigm-changing research in cancer survivorship, outcomes, and care delivery; and 3) establishing a pipeline to inspire, train, and retain the next generation of survivorship researchers. SCOR faculty maintain an environment that values diversity and nurtures collaboration, creativity, and innovation

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Research Grant

Cost Center

CC000995 COM OTO Head & Neck Oncology CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

$0 - $0 - $0

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Pay Band 6

Minimum: $45,530.00
Mid Point: $64,885.00
Maximum: $84,241.00

Job Duties:

35%: develop and lead research projects related to cancer survivorship

35%: train in key research methods necessary to develop an independent cancer survivorship research program

25%: academic career development (e.g., manuscript preparation, grant writing, etc.)

5%: perform other essential duties as requested (e.g., update IRB protocols; assist with results reporting on clinicaltrials.gov, etc.)

Preferred Requirements and Experience:

• PhD, DrPH, ScD, MD, or equivalent doctoral degree in public health, health services research, psychology, health behavior, nursing, health economics, or a health-related social sciences field
• Demonstrable research focus in cancer survivorship, care delivery, or outcomes
• Strong record of scholarship in peer-reviewed publication
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a research team
• Career goals consistent with academic medicine

MUSC Minimum Training and Experience

A Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent with two years postdoctorate experience.

Start Date: Summer 2024 (flexible).

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: The MUSC and Hollings Cancer Center value faculty who are committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion. In their cover letter, candidates may include a brief explanation of how they will further these ideals. Candidates from underrepresented populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

Living in Charleston, SC: Historic Charleston is a beautiful city in coastal South Carolina, consistently rated as a top city in the United States, with easy access to fine dining, museums, and beaches.

How to apply: Interested applicants should apply to the position online and submit their 1) detailed cover letter, 2) CV, 3) one writing sample, and 4) two academic references to Evan Graboyes MD, MPH (graboyes@musc.edu). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Contact Information:

Evan Graboyes, MD, MPH

Director, Survivorship and Cancer Outcomes Research (SCOR)

MUSC Hollings Cancer Center

graboyes@musc.edu

MUSC 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 30 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent)
Ability to lift objects, up to 30 lbs., from floor level to height of 72 inches, unassisted. (Frequent)
Ability to lower objects, up to 30 lbs., from height of 72 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent)
Ability to push/pull objects, up to 50 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent)
Ability to lift and carry objects up to 30 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)
Must be ambidextrous.
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.

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 30 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 30 lbs., from floor level to height of 72 inches, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 30 lbs., from height of 72 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Frequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 50 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift and carry objects up to 30 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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