What are the responsibilities and job description for the UNIV - Research Assistant Professor - Department of PHS position at MUSC Health?
Job Description Summary
The Division of Biomedical Informatics and AI in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina is inviting applications for a research-track Assistant Professor position to serve as a methodological researcher in biomedical informatics, artificial intelligence, and applications in the biomedical domain.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty
Cost Center
CC001038 COM PHS Operations CC
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
University-00
Pay Range
0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Job Description:
The Division of Biomedical Informatics and AI in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina is inviting applications for a research-track Assistant Professor position to serve as a methodological researcher in biomedical informatics, artificial intelligence, and applications in the biomedical domain.
Key Responsibilities
The candidate will be expected to maintain an extramurally funded research program and to teach in the DPHS graduate programs, offering their expertise to related research cores (e.g., machine learning analysis of health data, AI-assisted medical evidence synthesis, and others).
Qualifications
Located within the Department of Public Health Sciences, the Division of Biomedical Informatics and AI is a dynamic and growing unit at MUSC focused on advancing data-driven health research and education. MUSC is a premier academic medical center located in Charleston, SC, with nationally recognized programs in biomedical research, informatics, and health innovation.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants are invited to submit a complete application including their curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching philosophy, and names/addresses of three or more professional references to: Taneisha Simpson at simpst@musc.edu.
Applicants must also apply on the MUSC Job Site at: https://www.jobs.musc.edu/postings/search.
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!
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.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees
The Division of Biomedical Informatics and AI in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina is inviting applications for a research-track Assistant Professor position to serve as a methodological researcher in biomedical informatics, artificial intelligence, and applications in the biomedical domain.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Faculty
Cost Center
CC001038 COM PHS Operations CC
Pay Rate Type
Salary
Pay Grade
University-00
Pay Range
0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Job Description:
The Division of Biomedical Informatics and AI in the Department of Public Health Sciences at the Medical University of South Carolina is inviting applications for a research-track Assistant Professor position to serve as a methodological researcher in biomedical informatics, artificial intelligence, and applications in the biomedical domain.
Key Responsibilities
The candidate will be expected to maintain an extramurally funded research program and to teach in the DPHS graduate programs, offering their expertise to related research cores (e.g., machine learning analysis of health data, AI-assisted medical evidence synthesis, and others).
Qualifications
- PhD in Biomedical Informatics, Computer Science, Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, or another relevant area; or an MD degree with appropriate technical education and experience. Postdoctoral fellowship training in biomedical informatics is a strong plus.
- Proven track record of teaching experience at the graduate or doctorate level.
- Preferred qualifications include research experience, with a strong track record of publications and extramural funding. Participation in leading medical informatics conferences (e.g. AMIA) and related working groups is highly desired.
- Research experience in biomedical informatics and AI technologies is a must in one or more areas listed below:
- Data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, multivariate analysis applied to biomedical data
- Using electronic health records data in quantitative and AI research (e.g., e-phenotyping, Epic Cosmos, All of Us, and similar datasets)
- Applications of large language models to biomedical research, literature curation and knowledge extraction
- Other research areas of biomedical informatics
- Strong communication skills
Located within the Department of Public Health Sciences, the Division of Biomedical Informatics and AI is a dynamic and growing unit at MUSC focused on advancing data-driven health research and education. MUSC is a premier academic medical center located in Charleston, SC, with nationally recognized programs in biomedical research, informatics, and health innovation.
Application Instructions
Interested applicants are invited to submit a complete application including their curriculum vitae, statement of research and teaching philosophy, and names/addresses of three or more professional references to: Taneisha Simpson at simpst@musc.edu.
Applicants must also apply on the MUSC Job Site at: https://www.jobs.musc.edu/postings/search.
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!
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.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees