Research Associate

University of Miami; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Miami Department of Political Science in Coral Gables, FL seeks a part-time Research Associate 1 to support laboratory research and contribute to ongoing projects. The role emphasizes learning and applying research methods while advancing expertise through education and training.

Responsibilities include interpreting protocols, performing assays, data analysis, and collaborating with the Principal Investigator.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required.
• Learning agility to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols.
• Teamwork and clear written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Understand and interpret research protocols and procedures.
• Conduct laboratory experiments and perform routine assays.
• Collect, prepare, analyze, and evaluate specimens or data.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and perform statistical analysis.
• Ensure research complies with IRB requirements and university policies.

Skills

Learning agility

Teamwork

Technical proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

NVivo15

Job description

The University of Miami Department of Political Science has an exciting opportunity for a temporary part time Research Associate 1 to work in Coral Gables, FL.

The Research Associate 1 supports research activities for the assigned division by conducting laboratory experiments on assigned research projects. Moreover, the incumbent operates with the goal of advancing his/her expertise through continued education, training, and research.

Core responsibilities:

• Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
• Participates in the publication of significant results.
• Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.
• Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
• Keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within the area of research.
• Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens or tissue cultures.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Performs a variety of routine assays, tests, and studies.
• Performs calculations to complete research test results, collects data, and performs statistical analysis of laboratory results.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions:

• Conduct qualitative analyses of interview data in NVivo15.
• Report significant findings to the Principal Investigator.
• Ensures that all research complies with the IRB associated with this project.
• Provides progress updates to the Principal Investigator on weekly basis.
• Accurately reports hours on a timely basis in WorkDay.

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
• No previous 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: Part time

Employee Type:Temporary