Position Summary
The MunroeMeyer 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 (tenureleading). 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 startup funds dedicated research space and protected time for scholarship. Candidates will be expected to maintain strong externallyfunded 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 postdoctoral 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 awardwinning stateoftheart facility with 220000 sq ft. designed to facilitate and integrate research clinical services and community engagement. MMIs 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 NebraskaOmaha University of NebraskaLincoln 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 NebraskaOmaha and University of NebraskaLincoln. 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 postdoctoral fellows. iCASD faculty are part of the APA predoctoral internship in professional psychology and the APPIC postdoctoral 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 socialemotional 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. MMIs 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 70000 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 socioeconomic 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 Individuals from diverse populations are encouraged to apply.
Required Qualifications
A PhD or PsyD in an appropriate scientific field. A track record of accomplishments in autism research including extramural funding and peerreviewed recognition. Experience working with or leading interdisciplinary team of investigators and research personnel in research related to ASD . Experience in mentoring in the conduct of ASD research. Commitment to advancing a culture and climate of diversity and inclusion and serving a diverse population. Commitment to teamwork.
Work Schedule
8:00am 5:00pm; Hours May Vary