Assistant/Associate Professor of Pediatrics (NTT) - Echo Autism

Department of Pediatrics

Echo Autism in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Missouri - Columbia School of Medicine seeks a full-time non-tenure track faculty researcher. This position will work directly with lead faculty/PI to produce additional academic output as it relates to active ECHO Autism Communities Program. Academic output includes two manuscripts per year, developing and supporting regular submissions to key international meetings relevant to program. Co-lead research lab with principal investigator including guiding and/supporting trainees (medical students, residents, post-docs, staff and junior faculty) in achieve program and research aims related to ECHO Autism Communities. Support ECHO Autism Associate Directors maintaining key datasets and reporting across the program infrastructure as well as delineating clear deliverables for program effectiveness and implementation. Interdisciplinary and participatory research and evaluation skills will be utilized across multiple projects.

About Columbia:

Be surprised by what Columbia has to offer from picturesque parks to award winning cuisine to amazing art and superb shopping. Columbia is "more than a college town" and "surprisingly sophisticated."

* Rated as one of the Top 10 most livable college towns in America by Strategistico.com July 2022
* #6 Most affordable outdoorsy paces to live by Realtor.com June 2022
* #28 of the Best Places to Live in the US from CBS News April 2022
* 20% Population growth since 2016, low cost of living and great schools

About Missouri University Health Care (MUHC) and University of Missouri (Mizzou):
The School of Medicine partners with both MU Health Care (MUHC) and the University of Missouri campus.

Highlights include:

* MUHC has one of the highest employee engagement scores in the Midwest.
* Recognized as one of the "150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare" by Becker's Hospital Review.
* MUHC has consistently been named one of the nation's "Most Wired" health systems by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME).
* Missouri's largest public research university with an average enrollment of 35,000 students.
* One of only five universities nationwide with law, medicine, veterinary medicine, and a nuclear research reactor on one campus.

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD in data science, statistics, health informatics or related field

Candidates will be evaluated on:

PhD in data science, statistics, health informatics or related field with experience working with physicians and/or other health professionals as it relates to neurodevelopmental disabilities. Communication skills to work across various settings within and outside the University of Missouri.

In addition to filling out the online application please provide a CV.

Columbia offers small-town friendliness with big city features and a high quality of life for people of all ages and interests. Founded on education and known as an ideal college town, its location also makes it an attractive spot for businesses and travelers. Located on Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 63, Columbia is right in the middle of the state and the nation. Just a couple hours' drive from St. Louis and Kansas City, Columbia is Boone County's largest population center offering big-city culture, activities, and resources with a low cost of living. Columbia is home to a variety of restaurants and entertainment venues and hosts more than a dozen cultural festivals each year. If you want to grow your career, continue your education, raise a family, and retire, Columbia is a good place to be!

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

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In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

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