Research Scientist- Autism

Nemours Foundation • Wilmington, DE

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About The Position

The Swank Autism Center at Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Research Scientist to join our team in Wilmington, Delaware. The Swank Autism Center provides comprehensive clinical services for children up to age 21 years and conducts research and community-based outreach and training.

The Research Scientist will join a multidisciplinary team that includes faculty from psychology, developmental medicine, psychiatry, neurology, social work, nursing, and applied behavior analysis, as well as colleagues who are autistic and/or caregivers. The Research Scientist will also have a dual appointment in the Center for Healthcare Delivery Science (CHDS) - Delaware Valley (www.nemours.org/chds). The CHDS includes 20+ investigators across the enterprise that study ways to improve health care, health equity, and health and wellness beyond medicine for youth and their families. The Swank Autism Center has a dedicated Clinical Research Coordinator and CHDS has additional research coordination and data analysis resources. Teaching, training, and mentoring are core values in our division, and these efforts are also supported and encouraged. The Swank Autism Center is strongly affiliated with Delaware's Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities (LEND) program.

Requirements

• Candidates must hold a PhD in a health-related discipline
• Must be license-eligible
• Must demonstrate evidence of collaborative academic productivity and either success in obtaining funding for research or a strong potential to obtain funding for research

Nice To Haves

• The ideal candidate will have demonstrated training and experience conducting research in clinical and/or academic settings with autistic/neurodivergent children, adolescents, and/or young adults, and their families

Responsibilities

• Develop a targeted research program in autism. This could include (but is not exclusive to) current areas of study: healthcare inequities, neuro-affirming care, supporting families who are newly diagnosed or awaiting evaluation, and other areas.
• Build and support research collaborations with other Nemours faculty and/or our external partners.
• Provide clinical services as a minor part of this role, which might include autism diagnostic services, individual/group therapy, and/or supervising trainees, e.g., externs, residents, and/or fellows who rotate through the center.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health, life, dental & vision benefits for Associates and their dependents
• Wellness program
• CME days and dollars
• 403(b) with employer match & a 457(b) plan
• Licensure and dues allowance after hire
• Tuition reimbursement & tuition discount programs with various Universities for Associates and their dependents
• Adoption assistance and 6 weeks of Paternity leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees