Assistant, Associate, and Senior Investigator (Research Faculty)

Shriners Children's Research Institute•Atlanta, GA

75d•Onsite

About The Position

Shriners Children’s Research Institute (SCRI) is a newly established research organization designed to advance translational science and accelerate innovation in pediatric medicine. Located in Atlanta, Georgia's Science Square innovation district, SCRI will occupy a 150,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility focused on tissue engineering, genomics, movement science, artificial intelligence, clinical informatics, augmented reality, and biomanufacturing. By leveraging Shriners Children’s global network of pediatric specialists, hospitals, and outreach clinics, SCRI aims to transform groundbreaking research into clinical solutions that improve children's health worldwide. SCRI invites applications for Assistant, Associate, and Senior Investigator Research Faculty positions. Researchers will join a collaborative, mission-driven environment dedicated to translating scientific discoveries into real-world pediatric healthcare advances. Positions are based on site in Atlanta, Georgia, and include competitive salaries and startup support packages. We seek candidates with expertise in the following areas of research to advance this effort and to work both within the institute, in collaboration with our domestic and international clinical and research partners within Shriners Children’s, and in concert with our local research collaborators in the academic and not-for-profit research community in Atlanta.

Requirements

Ph.D. or M.D. in the appropriate discipline.
Demonstrated excellence in research and publication dependent on stage of career.
Dedication to mentoring undergraduate and graduate students appropriate to level of career.
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of students and faculty.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.

Nice To Haves

Experience in biomechanical modeling, machine learning, computer vision, or related technologies is preferred for the Motion Analysis and Musculoskeletal Modeling program.
Experience developing clinical AR applications using commercial hardware is preferred for the Augmented Reality (AR) program.
Experience with large-scale pediatric data platforms and repositories is highly desirable for the Artificial Intelligence program.
Successful solicitation of funding for independent research through federal, state, or foundation sources.
Ability to shape a new research laboratory and contribute to capital equipment and consumables planning.
Interest in and experience with sustaining interdisciplinary collaborations and collaborating with clinical teams to develop scientific programs and protocols.
As appropriate, experience working with clinical translation programs with a knowledge of regulatory compliance, project milestone management, and investigational products.

Responsibilities

Establish an independent, externally funded research program with particular emphasis on the potential for clinical translation.
Mentor undergraduate and graduate students.
Contribute to service with affiliated university partners, and where appropriate, Shriners Children’s hospitals.
Collaborate with university and industry partners within the Atlanta research ecosystem.