Sr. Research Associate 1 - Ophthalmology

University of Miami; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, Florida invites applications for a Senior Research Associate 1 in Ophthalmology. This on-site, full-time role supports research activities under the direction of a principal investigator, contributing to data collection, analysis, and publication efforts.

The position emphasizes mentoring department staff and students, maintaining research databases, and advancing knowledge through ongoing education and research activities in a

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• No prior experience required.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and present research data.
• Monitor and maintain research databases to ensure accurate data entries.
• Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
• Participates in the publication of significant results, including authorship of scientific monographs.
• Adheres to good research practice and keeps current knowledge of developments in the field.

Skills

Learning agility

Teamwork

Technical proficiency

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Job description

## Sr. Research Associate 1 - OphthalmologyApply: On-Site: Miami, FL: Full time: Posted Yesterday: R100101145**Current Employees:**If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet.The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for a Senior Research Associate 1 in Miami, Florida. 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. 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. **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. 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.