Assistant Scientist

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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