Research Scientist, Department of Surgery, Division of Transplantation

University of Cincinnati; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established urban research university seeks a Research Scientist to join its dynamic College of Medicine. This role involves supporting innovative research projects, designing and conducting statistical analyses, and preparing findings for publication. With a commitment to excellence and a vibrant academic environment, this opportunity will allow you to contribute significantly to impactful health services research. Join a community dedicated to empowering students, faculty, and staff, and be part of a prestigious institution that values collaboration and innovation in research.

Benefits

Comprehensive insurance plans

Flexible spending accounts

Employee wellness program

Paid parental leave

Tuition remission

Discounts for activities and services

Qualifications

• PhD required with experience in statistical analysis and research design.
• Proficiency in Stata, R, or SAS for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct statistical analyses for health services research.
• Prepare research results for publication and presentations.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory protocols.

Skills

Statistical Analysis

Research Design

Stata

R

SAS

Education

PhD

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Health Care Claims Data

Job description

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff, and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls “the most ambitious campus design program in the country.”

With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center, and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC’s momentum has never been stronger. UC’s annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion.

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati, founded in 1819, is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Cincinnati, Ohio. The university boasts a student body of over 43,000 enrolled in over 370 programs of study and is the region’s largest employer with over 15,000 faculty, staff, and student workers. The University of Cincinnati seeks to empower all members of the university community.

The College of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Transplantation, is currently accepting applications for a Research Scientist. This position will support the University’s mission and commitment to excellence in our students, faculty, staff, and all our activities.

Participate in the development and design of research projects, protocols, and experiments on various topics.

Essential Functions

• Modify, perform, and adapt analytic strategies for outcomes and health-services research projects.
• Design, coordinate, and conduct statistical analyses using national and single center registry data, electronic medical records, and health care claims data.
• Prepare research results and written summaries of results in manuscript form for publications and in graphics form for presentation at research meetings and for grant proposals.
• Maintain and ensure compliance with regulatory protocols and records.
• May submit research proposals as principal investigator for intramural/extramural funding.
• May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

Required Education

PhD.

Required Experience

• Facile with Stata, R, or SAS to perform analyses.
• Additional related work experience may be required depending on field or discipline.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Sitting - Continuously
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
• Hearing, listening - Often
• Talking - Often
• Standing - Often
• Walking - Often
• Bending - Seldom
• Stooping - Seldom
• Climbing stairs/ladders - Seldom
• Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
• Crouching - Seldom
• Crawling - Seldom
• Reaching overhead - Seldom
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Seldom
• Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Seldom
• Lifting - over 50 pounds - Seldom

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.
• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
• Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
• Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
• Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.

As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html.

For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].

The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer.