The Swank Autism Center at Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Research Scientist to develop a targeted research program in autism, focusing on areas such as healthcare delivery inequities, assessment models, hospital-wide initiatives, and postsecondary transition for autistic/neurodivergent individuals.
Requirements
- Demonstrable training and experience working in clinical and/or research settings with autistic/neurodivergent children, adolescents, and/or young adults, and their families.
- PhD, MD, MD/PhD, or other doctoral degree in a health-related discipline.
- Evidence of collaborative academic productivity.
- Success in obtaining funding for research or a strong potential to obtain funding for research.
Responsibilities
- Develop a targeted research program in autism.
- Conduct research studies examining inequities and disparities in healthcare delivery.
- Conduct research studies on progressive assessment models for autism.
- Conduct research studies on hospital-wide autism initiatives.
- Conduct research studies on adolescence/postsecondary transition for autistic individuals.
- Provide some clinical services as a part of this role, which might include autism diagnostic services.
- Provide some clinical services as a part of this role, which might include individual/group therapy.
Other
- Supervising trainees in working with patients and families from the larger Delaware Valley community.
- Precept trainees including externs, residents, and/or fellows who rotate through the center.
- Teaching, training, and mentoring are core values in our division and these efforts are supported and encouraged.
- Passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant care, reducing health disparities, and helping build an inclusive and supportive environment.
- Ensure that philosophies of inclusion and belonging are embedded in day-to-day work with colleagues, patients and families.
