Clinical Scientist Assistant Ii

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Organization:

VMAC Department

Job Summary:

Job Summary

As a Clinical Scientist Assistant II, this role works for the Vanderbilt Memory and Alzheimer’s Center (VMAC) on projects focused on advancing scientific knowledge to reduce the public health burden of mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, and related disorders. Current active studies include multiple large NIH-funded projects.

• Vanderbilt Memory and Aging Project (VMAP) is a 10+ year, $20M+ NIH-funded grant to support the longitudinal study investigating vascular health and brain aging. VMAP provides a unique resource to investigate the emerging intersection of vascular disease and Alzheimer’s disease on cognitive health.

Key Responsibilities

The Clinical Scientist Assistant II is responsible for a high volume of communication with students and fellows, VMAC staff and faculty, and institution staff, as well as project management, including planning and tracking of training activities across the Center, and other research-related and administrative duties as assigned. Although some travel may be required, this position will be based in Nashville, Tennessee USA in the VMAC offices.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Oversees the coordination of the Center’s journal club, works in progress meeting, guest lectures, and annual Alzheimer’s Disease Research Day
• Exhibits cultural competence and cultural humility.
• Provides high level guidance for PhD students and fellows, including (but not limited to) supporting the preparation and implementation of analytical requests, assembling conference abstracts and presentations, and performing technical reviews of manuscripts
• Recognizes and takes charge of areas of responsibility. Takes ownership of problems brought to their attention. Analyzes problems and follows through to problem resolution. Takes responsibility for mistakes and learns from them.
• Formulates and conducts clinical research on problems of considerable scope and complexity
• Provides high level guidance for undergraduate student trainees in the Center. Facilitates training and guidance for graduate and postdoctoral trainees. Creates a supportive and effective learning environment for undergraduate and graduate trainees.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
• Accepts constructive criticism. Demonstrates a positive attitude in response to suggestions for improvement and actively integrates feedback.
• Prepares progress report material for all training initiatives
• Provides clinical research expertise in an ongoing capacity
• Supports grant submission preparation for Center Director and affiliated trainees
• Makes decisions and recommendations that have an impact on clinical research activities with minimal supervision from faculty
• Fosters an environment that encourages and supports self-development and learning through regular, timely feedback.
• Oversees the creation, coordination, and implementation of programmatic activities related to the Vanderbilt Interdisciplinary Training Program in Alzheimer’s Disease (T32 grant) and forthcoming R25 VAND-INVEST program and P30 Research Education Component.
• Creates and supports a climate of trust, openness, and honest communication. Exhibits cultural competence and cultural humility.
• Effectively prioritizes tasks and work assignments. Delegates tasks as appropriate, reviews work, and follows up to assure successful and timely completion.
• Explores subject area and defines scope and selection of problems for investigation through conceptually related studies or series of projects of lesser scope
• Evaluates program activities and milestones, including providing updates at team meetings with table and figure summaries.
• Independently interprets, organizes, executes, and coordinates clinical research assignments

Minimum Qualifications:

This position requires a doctorate degree (or equivalent) and minimum of three years of related experience.

The ideal candidate has clinical research experience, including training and guiding others; is highly organized; has excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills; has proficient knowledge and skills to support program specific data review and interpretation; is able to think and function independently; is proficient in all Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint; has excellent organizational and leadership skills, has exceptional attention to detail, and is able to master responsibilities quickly and independently while working collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team and with community partners. Prior experience with Epic and REDCap is preferred but not required. Prior experience working with older adults or patients with neurological conditions is preferred but not required.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, exempt position. Salary is dependent on experience and education.

Our Academic Enterprise is one of the nation’s longest serving and most prestigious academic medical centers. Through its historic bond with Vanderbilt University and integral role in the School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Health cultivates distinguished research and educational programs to advance a clinical enterprise that provides compassionate and personalized care and support for millions of patients and family members each year.

World-leading academic departments and comprehensive centers of excellence pursue scientific discoveries and transformational educational and clinical advances across the entire spectrum of health and disease.

Aligning with Vanderbilt Health’s Strategic Directions, the Office of Research provides shared research resources, administrative expertise and professional guidance to enable the trans-disciplinary environment and highly collaborative culture that advances discovery and training for all the research faculty, trainees, students and staff.

Core Accountabilities:

Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

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Work Experience :

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

3 years

Education :

Doctorate

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