Assistant Scientist

University of Miami; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami/Uhealth Department of Neurology has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Associate Scientist to work at the UHealth Medical Campus.

The Assistant Scientist, SOM (A) carries out a particular research agenda, publishes findings, and supports the university’s reputation in the field. It requires a Ph.D./M.D. with at least 1 year of research experience and a commitment to rigorous scientific work.

Qualifications

• Ph.D., M.D. or other doctoral level degree relevant field.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant research experience.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to University values and collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to basic and applied research activities and authors scientific publications, technical and agency reports.
• Collaborates with senior staff to publish findings in refereed journals.
• Writes extramural proposals and assists with grant materials.
• Ensures IRB/HIPAA compliance and manages study data.

Skills

Ph.D./M.D./doctoral degree

Research experience

Availability to work evenings/nights/週

Education

Ph.D., M.D., or doctoral degree

Tools

IRB compliance

Data management

Job description

Assistant Scientist

The University of Miami/Uhealth Department of Neurology has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Associate Scientist to work at the UHealth Medical Campus.

Core Job Summary

The Assistant Scientist, SOM (A) carries out a particular research agenda in support of the University’s research goals and objectives. Moreover, the Assistant Scientist, SOM (A) contributes to the scientific community by publishing research findings and promotes the University’s reputation as a leader in the field.

Core Responsibilities

Contributes to basic and applied research activities and authors scientific publications, technical and agency reports, and patent preparations. Collaborates with senior staff to publish findings in refereed journals. Creates and conducts experiments and analyzes results. Works with other researchers to use and develop end products. Writes extramural proposals with approval from appropriate senior staff. Provides ready access to all experimental data for managing staff. Requests or acquires equipment and supplies for assigned project(s). Uses the internet, surveys, legal documents, and other available sources to collect information. Applies for grants to continue research and prepares materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions

The Department of Neurology EMBI full-time Assistant Scientist contributes to research activities along with principal investigators of the EMBI, or designee of the principal investigator. Conduct and coordinate cognitive research studies for MBI. Performs specialized and complex procedures related to a wide range of MBI research studies /sub-studies. Develops, writes and publishes significant research results. Conduct informed consent, neuropsychological evaluations and exams, bio-physical measurements, ultrasound scans and readings, study documentation according to IRB and HIPPA. Ensures study participants are provided in-person instructions for computer testing. Assists the project manager with report forms, database input, Redcap, and IRB compliance. Performs specialized and complex procedures related to a wide range of research studies /sub studies. Advances expertise through education, training, and research. Presenting at Neurology appropriate conferences and symposiums. Participates in training sessions and workshops. 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. 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

Ph.D., M.D. or other doctoral level degree relevant field. Minimum 1 year of relevant experience research experience. Phlebotomist, Ultrasound Tech Preferred but Not Required. Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail. Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines. Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion. Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary. Commitment to the University’s core values. Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

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

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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

Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ('UHealth') have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

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