Apply for Job Job ID361371 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyAcademic Full/Part TimePart-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9755 Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job GC-FIRST Fellowship Job Positions The two GC-FIRST fellowships are intended to support the promotion of rigorous genetic counseling research into practice. Participants should be committed to this goal and be prepared for a two-year, part-time research training program that is practical, evidence-based, and tailored to their unique interests and expertise. Participants should be passionate about integrating genetic counseling research into their current role(s) or have an identified type of research role that they are interested in pursuing post-fellowship training. Participants may be employed at large academic institutions, genetic counseling clinics, testing companies, healthcare institutions, insurance companies, or departments of health. RESEARCH - As part of the GC-FIRST Program, fellows will be responsible for completing structured coursework, twelve research training modules, ten modules from the National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity, and practical genetic counseling research experiences. They will volunteer on national committees related to practice guidelines and outcomes and quality research. Fellows will also serve as mentors of MS genetic counseling projects. Upon completion of the fellowship, fellows will write two original research articles and a grant application. They will participate in peer reviews, abstract submissions, a mock job talk, and other presentations. In collaboration with research mentors, fellows will map out their research mentorship needs and create an individual development plan for filling the holes in their professional research and network. Fellows will create a set of resources (toolkit) that can be used in their research work and academic or industry job searches. TRAVEL - Fellows will be expected to travel to the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities and National Society of Genetic Counseling Annual Conference. Fellows will participate in a five-day in-person meeting during the summer of each year in Minnesota. Fellows will have extended meeting times to jump-start the project in the first year and to critically assess the project's progress in the second year. Fellows will meet with members of the community through lunches and dinners with faculty, committee members, and genetic counseling colleagues. At the Annual Conference, fellows will have the opportunity to meet with faculty, their research network, and collaborators from national committees as well as present their research. Qualifications Required Qualifications / Educational Background & Characteristics: Genetic counselors applying for this grant must have completed a Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling from an Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC) Accredited Training Program and be certified or eligible for certification. Fellowship applicants should be at least two years post-graduation of the MS training program before applying for the fellowship. This term was chosen to allow genetic counselors to gain experience and expertise post-graduation. If a genetic counseling license is required to practice within the state of residence or where they practice, applicants will be required to provide evidence of current licensure which also can take time to accomplish post-graduation. Successful applicants will be those who have a track record of the following characteristics: 1. Effective Communicator - Due to the potential remote nature of the program, we expect that participants will show a high level of written and oral communication skills. This could be evidenced by the ability to work in a collaborative clinical team environment, experiences in telework, additional communication or counseling skills training, presentation at local / national meetings, and formal or informal writing expe iences. 2. Collaborative Approach - We are seeking fellows who have shown that they can effectively work in collaborative settings and leverage expertise from different disciplines or viewpoints to effectively lead the creation of new genetic counseling products (e.g., publications, educational products, genetic testing reports, etc). Other examples may include national or international committee work, volunteer experiences, clinical or industry improvement projects. 3. Ability to Work Independently and be Self-Motivated - The fellows will be working with a research team but will also need to be self-motivated to make progress on their individual research projects as well as other program associated outcomes. To do this, they will need to set monthly goals and work towards them at a pace that continues to make progress throughout the two-year period. They will also be responsible for balancing their fellowship responsibilities with their other work-related roles. Applicants will be expected to show that they have successfully worked independently and produced work that they set the direction and vision for in their genetic counseling role or responsibilities. 4. Curiosity and Creativity - Fellows should have an inquisitive nature and be generally interested in asking questions and furthering the field of genetic counseling with an innovative approach. Examples could include integrating research projects into their current roles, creating a new service model, expanding a clinical practice area, or investigating a new line of research. 5. Leadership and Mentorship - The fellowship is intended for genetic counselors who will be leaders in research and are dedicated to the mentorship of the next generation of genetic counseling researchers. Guidelines Below for Writing A Personal Statement, and Research Statement GC-FIRST Application: Personal Statement In 2 pages, please answer the following questions in your personal statement: 1. How did you become interested in research in genetic counseling? 2. How do you see this fellowship fitting into your current and/or anticipated career plan? What career trajectory would you like to have once you've completed the fellowship? Please comment specifically on your previous leadership experiences and how that relates to the goals of the fellowship. 3. A central feature of successful research is the ability to work collaboratively. Describe a time you worked on a collaborative project and the ways you managed that collaboration to lead to a successful product. How do you think this will apply to research endeavors? 4. Just as important as collaboration is the ability to balance priorities and monitor progress toward multiple goals. How have you balanced competing priorities in your current work and how do you anticipate this playing out during the fellowship? 5. Well designed research is vitally important to advancing the practice of genetic counseling, but communication of research to a variety of audiences is what determines the long-term impact. Please describe your strengths and growth areas when it comes to communication in general and specifically in relation to... For full info follow application link. 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