Description
Junior Research Scientist - HRSA Bridging the Gap (P.I.: Dr. Courtney
Chinn)
New York University: NYU - NY: College of Dentistry: Pediatric Dentistry
Location
New York, NY
Open Date
May 10, 2022
Description
NYU College of Dentistry
Department of Pediatric Dentistry
Junior Research Scientist (Full Time)
The Department of Pediatric Dentistry, at New York University College of
Dentistry, has established a one year Bridging the Gap (BTG) training
program focused specifically on oral health care for persons with disabilities
and complex health conditions (PWDCMC). This position is funded through a
five-year HRSA training grant: D88HP37550. The purpose of the BTG training
program is to create a sustainable primary care dental workforce that is
equipped and empowered to increase the quality, acceptability, and timeliness
of oral health care services for PWDCMC. This includes increased knowledge in
the prevalent medical conditions, physical and neurodevelopmental disabilities
that impact this population. This position will involve researching and
training in approaches that help achieve optimal oral health for these
underserved populations.
Principal Duties:
The BTG Junior Research Scientist will working closely with the program PI to
meet the grant goals of providing comprehensive dental services at the NYU
Dentistry Oral Health Center for Persons with Disabilities (OHCPD) and
Bringing Smiles Comprehensive Care program (Bringing Smiles). The BTG Junior
Research Scientist will engage in didactic instruction which includes
curriculum focused on special needs populations, cultural competence in oral
health care delivery for PWDCMC, quality improvement in community-based oral
health programs, interprofessionalism, advocacy for vulnerable populations,
teledentistry, and dental public health.
Qualifications
Position Qualifications:
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Required Licensure:
Must have active NYS dental hygiene license by July 1, 2022
Required Experience:
U.S. accredited dental hygiene program
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Excellent communication skills, strong command of dental
procedures/treatments, desire to work with special needs and/or underserved
populations, organized and highly motivated, works well with teams
Preferred Education:
Training in behavior management
Preferred Experience:
Community-based or school-based care, work with children or adults with
special needs
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Knowledge of EHR systems and teledentistry, Spanish fluency
HRSA Requirements:
Associate must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
Application Instructions
Qualified candidates must apply through Interfolio. Applicants must submit:
1) Cover letter / Letter of Interest; 2) Curriculum Vitae; and 3) Names and
contact information of at least three professional references. To access the
application, please click the "Apply Now" button located on the right.
Application Process
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search.
Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all
application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free
of charge.
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