Research Associate

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The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for a Senior Research Associate 1 SOM, in Miami, Florida.
The Senior Research Associate 1, SOM provides laboratory-based support for the University’s research activities by tackling the more specialized and complex projects and experiments. Additionally, the incumbent leverages expertise in training and mentoring department staff, students, and less experienced research associates.

The Senior Research Associate 1 (second level research position, track one) supports research activities under the direction of a principle investigator, program director or designee of the principle investigator or program director.

• Contributes to basic and applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data, maintaining databases etc.

• Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures

• Participates in the publication of significant results, to include authorship of scientific monographs

• Advances expertise through continued education, training and/or research.

• Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.

• Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice and guidance.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Collects, analyzes, and presents research data.

• Monitors and maintains relevant research databases to ensure accurate data entries.

• Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.

• Participates in the publication of significant results to include authorship of scientific monographs.

• Advances expertise through continued education, training, and research.

• Maintains current knowledge of relevant developments in the field.

• Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.

• Warrants that department activities comply with applicable guidelines and regulations.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Master's degree in relevant field required

Experience:
No previous experience required

Certification and Licensing:
Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.

• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.

• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.

• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

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