Research Assistant 2 (Temporary) - College of Arts and Sciences

250 Schools & Colleges; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Miami in Coral Gables, FL seeks a temporary full-time Research Assistant 2 to support experimental research and explore innovations aimed at improving implementation and family outcomes. The role emphasizes adherence to university safety and ethics policies while contributing to project goals.

The incumbent will plan and run experiments, assess feasibility, analyze data trends, prepare reports, and assist in drafting scientific papers, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and

Qualifications

• Requires High School Diploma or equivalent with minimum 2 years relevant experience.
• Demonstrates learning agility and ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements research experiments according to protocols to support project goals.
• Assists with assessing feasibility of implementing innovations.
• Assesses data trends and develops reports and presentations.
• Supports initiation of new research by reviewing and synthesizing literature.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Assists in preparing scientific papers, reports, and manuscripts.
• Adheres to University policies, safety and ethics standards.

Skills

High School Diploma / equivalent

2 years relevant experience

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Job description

The University of Miami, College of Arts and Sciences, has an exciting opportunity for a temporary full time Research Assistant 2 to work in Coral Gables, FL.

The Research Assistant 2 assists with and explores innovations to research and strives to improve implementation and family outcomes.

The Research Assistant 2 ensures compliance with University policies, rules, and regulations to meet federal, state, and local standards pertaining to safety and ethics.

Core responsibilities:

• Plans and implements research experiments, according to research protocols, to assure high-quality scientific results in support of applicable project goals.
• Assists with assessing the feasibility of implementing innovations.
• Assesses data trends and develops reports and presentations.
• Supports the initiation of new research by reviewing and synthesizing literature.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Assists in the preparation of scientific papers, reports, and manuscripts.
• 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:

• High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required
• 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.

The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida. With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.

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: Temporary

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.