Research Scientist- Autism

Nemours Children's Health - Delaware

Swank Autism Center

Wilmington, DE

The Swank Autism Center at Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Research Scientist (open rank) to join our team.

The Swank Autism Center provides comprehensive clinical services for children up to age 21 years and conducts research and community-based outreach and training.

We are seeking applicants with demonstrable training and experience working in clinical and/or research settings with autistic/neurodivergent children, adolescents, and/or young adults, and their families.

The Research Scientist will develop a targeted research program in autism.

Current research studies or immediate potential opportunities are available in examining inequities and disparities in healthcare delivery, progressive assessment models, hospital-wide autism initiatives, adolescence/postsecondary transition, and other areas.

The Research Scientist will also provide some clinical services as a part of this role, which might include autism diagnostic services, individual/group therapy, and supervising trainees in working with patients and families from the larger Delaware Valley community.

This position will have joint appointments in the Swank Autism Center and the Center for Healthcare Delivery Science - Delaware Valley ( www.nemours.org/chds ).

The CHDS is a research center across the Nemours enterprise.

Anne E.

Kazak, Ph.D., ABPP is the enterprise director, Melissa A.

Alderfer, PhD is the Center Director in Delaware and Susana Patton, PhD is the Center Director in Florida.

The CHDS includes 20+ investigators that study ways to improve health care, health equity, and health and wellness beyond medicine for youth and their families.

Research projects span a variety of medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, cancer, cardiac conditions, obesity, sickle cell disease, cystic fibrosis, pain) and other health-related challenges (COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, homelessness, maternal post-partum depression, racism).

The research scientist will join a multidisciplinary team including providers in psychology, developmental medicine, psychiatry, neurology, social work, nursing, and applied behavior analysis, as well as colleagues who are autistic and/or caregivers.

The Swank Autism Center has a dedicated Clinical Research Coordinator and CHDS has additional research coordination and data analysis resources.

Equity, diversity, and inclusion guide our growth and strategy.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about, and committed to, leading efforts to provide culturally relevant, neuro-affirming care, promoting anti-ableist mental health care, reducing health disparities, and helping build a diverse and inclusive team environment.

Autistic/neurodivergent applicants are welcomed.

The Research Scientist would have opportunities to precept trainees including externs, residents, and/or fellows who rotate through the center.

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