Autism Researcher (Academic/Faculty Rank DOQ)
Company: University of Nebraska Medical Center UNMC
Location: Omaha
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
The Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation (MMI)
at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) is accepting
applications for a clinical or translational researcher at the rank
of Associate / Full Professor (Rank DOQ) with a Health Professions
appointment (tenured or tenure-track). The faculty member will join
a rich academic and clinical environment poised to catalyze
clinical and translational research. Applicants with expertise in a
variety of research areas including but not limited to clinical
trials, health services, biomedical informatics, implementation
science, cognitive neuroscience, neuroimaging are encouraged to
apply. Faculty members will receive a competitive salary, start-up
funds, dedicated research space, and protected time for
scholarship.Candidates will be expected to maintain strong,
externally-funded research programs in autism spectrum disorders
(ASD) clinical or translational research as part of a diverse,
interdisciplinary team of researchers and clinicians at MMI and
UNMC. Candidates will also be expected to advise and mentor
graduate students, clinical interns, post-doctoral fellows and/or
junior faculty scholars.Review of applicants will occur on a
rolling basis as recruitment is ongoing. Rank will depend on
qualifications. Applicants should upload with their application a
letter of interest and curriculum vitae.About MMI Research:MMI
recently moved into a new, award-winning, state-of-the-art facility
with 220,000 sq ft. designed to facilitate and integrate research,
clinical services, and community engagement. MMI's grant portfolio
of more than $16M is supported by a comprehensive grants management
team. MMI researchers are part of a global scientific community and
collaborate with faculty in departments across UNMC, University of
Nebraska-Omaha, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Creighton
University, and other local universities. Researchers at MMI mentor
graduate students from multiple programs including the
Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences, MD/PhD
program, University of Nebraska-Omaha, and University of
Nebraska-Lincoln. MMI also has a robust program for training
undergraduate students in research.About iCASD:The department is a
collegial group of researchers, educators and clinicians within a
highly collaborative, interdisciplinary center. All iCASD faculty
members are encouraged to develop and participate in clinical and
translational research. Our faculty also play an important role in
research, education and clinical training of trainees, ranging from
undergraduate students to post-doctoral fellows. iCASD faculty are
part of the APA predoctoral internship in professional psychology
and the APPIC post-doctoral fellowship. iCASD is a clinical leader
in the region and provides diagnostic and treatment services for
children and adults with a wide range of cognitive,
social-emotional, behavioral, and physical disabilities. Clinical
services include behavioral parent training, early intensive
behavioral intervention, and naturalistic developmental behavioral
interventions for toddlers through school aged children.About
MMI:MMI is one of the oldest, largest, and most comprehensive
intellectual and developmental disability centers in the world.
MMI-- s mission is -- to be world leaders in transforming the lives
of all individuals with disabilities and complex health care needs,
their families and the community through outreach, engagement,
premier educational programs, innovative research and extraordinary
patient care-- . MMI utilizes an interdisciplinary team approach
that assures a comprehensive integration of our four pillars:
research, clinical services, education, and community engagement.
MMI is one of eight academic units of UNMC. MMI has an annual
budget of more than $40M, approximately 500 employees, and our 14
departments provide over 70,000 clinical services each year serving
individuals with disabilities and complex medical needs across the
lifespan. MMI is a federally designated University Center for
Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) and has a
Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities
(LEND) program. MMI provides limitless opportunities for clinical
programming, innovative research, and community engagement.MMI is
committed to respect and benefit for all individual reflecting the
rich diversity in our culture without preference or exclusion for
actual or perceived differences. These differences include ability,
age, appearance, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, immigration
status, language, nationality, race, religion, sex, sexuality,
socio-economic status and other personal identities and
experiences. About Omaha:With a metro area population of more than
1 million, Omaha is a vibrant, family centric, affordable city,
with committed community partners, fiercely loyal and extremely
generous community. Omaha is known for its progressive dining
scene, myriad of cultural events, and friendly people.To learn more
about this opportunity contact Jennifer Blackford, PhD, Director of
Research, from diverse populations are encouraged to apply.Omaha,
NE
Keywords: University of Nebraska Medical Center UNMC, Omaha , Autism Researcher (Academic/Faculty Rank DOQ), Other , Omaha, Nebraska
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