UNIV - Open Rank - Department of Medicine: Division of Endocrinology

Job Description Summary

Charleston, SC | Adult Endocrinology – Diabetes Physician-Scientist

Join a team that’s Changing What’s Possible – The Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a full-time endocrine specialist in diabetes to participate in research, clinical care and teaching in charming Charleston, SC. Specifically, we are searching for a physician-scientist committed to performing research in diabetes. Areas of research interest within this discipline include Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, obesity, cardiometabolic disease, diabetes-cancer link such as with pancreatic cancer, diabetes in pregnancy, immunology, kidney disease and care models, but other areas will be considered. The chosen candidate will also play a key role in educating future leaders in Endocrinologist, as well as broadening access to diabetes diagnosis and treatment for patients in Charleston and the surrounding areas.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty

Cost Center

CC000967 COM DOM Endocrinology CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

We are seeking candidates with:

• An MD, DO or MD/PhD degree with board certification in Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism and a record of excellence in clinical care

• An academic physician-scientist with a record of research accomplishments, grant funding and peer reviewed publications

• An interest in teaching and education and involvement in our new Diabetes Fellowship Program

About our research opportunity:

The Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolic Diseases at MUSC has a distinguished history of clinical, translational, and basic research as well as a reputation of excellence in clinical care and education. Now under the new leadership of Dr. Marc-Andre Cornier, the Division is looking to expand on its research clinical services and research in diabetes. Successful candidates will be expected to maintain a vigorous, nationally recognized basic, translational, or clinical research effort. We will offer competitive start-up funding, well-designed laboratory space, and access to state-of-art core facilities.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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