Music Therapist Research Specialist | School of Medicine - Pediatrics, Neonatology

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Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Under general supervision, performs a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules.
• Sets up experiments as prescribed by a principal investigator.
• May be required to participate in laboratory maintenance activities such as sterilization and cleaning of equipment, ordering of supplies, inventory and media preparation.
• Maintains records, files and logs of work performed in laboratory notebooks and computer databases.
• Compiles data and records results of studies for publications, grants and seminar presentations.
• Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
• Performs related responsibilities as required by principal investigator.

Additional Job Details:

• Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics Neonatology Division.
• The Baby Brain Optimization Project (BBOP) Lab is a dynamic multidisciplinary setting that engages physicians, therapists, and psychologists in observational and interventional patient-based clinical research related to pre-term infants and young children with cerebral palsy and other developmental conditions.
• This research music therapist position is designed to be an entry-level professional position to provide term-limited experience in a variety of settings, including neonatal intensive care, outpatient follow-up, and community-based outreach programs.
• This position is structured to provide professional and educational opportunities for board-certified and state-licensed music therapists interested in further training and development of research and clinical skills in a pediatric healthcare environment.
• Participation in research initiatives will span from protocol development to implementation, data analysis, and dissemination.
• Reliable transportation is required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in music therapy (or equivalency) from an AMTA accredited program, Board Certification in Music Therapy (or eligibility to sit for board exam), and Georgia State Licensure in Music Therapy.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship management skills, as well as experience working with physicians and allied health providers, are essential.
• Music therapy professional knowledge and ability are also required for this role.
• Experience working with babies and/or children is preferred.

Note: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

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