Music Therapist Research Specialist

About the Role

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• Participation in research initiatives will span from protocol development to implementation, data analysis, and dissemination.
• Performs related responsibilities as required by principal investigator.
• Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Reliable transportation is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.
• 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).
• Georgia State Licensure in Music Therapy.
• Strong communication, organizational, and relationship management skills.
• Experience working with physicians and allied health providers.
• Music therapy professional knowledge and ability.
• Experience working with babies and/or children is preferred.