Sr. Research Associate 3, SOM UHealth-University of Miami Health System, Miami, Fl

The Department of Pediatrics, in conjunction with Step Up AT Program has an exciting opportunity for a Full-time Research Associate 3 SOM. The Senior Research Associate 3 supports educational research activities under the direction of a principal investigator, program director or designee of the principal investigator or program director.

• Contributes to basic and applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data.
• Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
• Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.
• Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
• Designs, evaluates, and implements methods and protocols for assigned research projects.
• Recommends purchase of new equipment for research projects.
• Writes scientific articles and manuscripts for publication and presentation.
• Prepares analytical reports relative to research data.
• Designs, administers, and implements research projects as specified in the project plan.
• Collects data in accordance with ethical and technical principles.
• Selects and applies appropriate quantitative, statistical, and/or qualitative methods for analysis and interpretation of data.
• Works closely with the program manager in the coordination of daily operations of the project, both in research and programmatic functions
• Writes manuscripts for submission to professional and/or scientific journals or reports to the sponsoring agency.
• Collaborates with researchers, scholars and other stakeholders as relevant to the project.
• Assists in the drafting of proposals for new/renewed research funding.
• Leads meetings with research team and collaborate with researchers, scholars, and other stakeholders as relevant to the project
• Ensures that research projects comply with scientific and ethical requirements.
• May contribute to applications for external funding as a co-principal investigator.
• May serve as a principal investigator on a funded research or scholarship project or as a co-investigator under the general direction of a principal investigator.
• May present at professional conferences and meetings in the relevant field.
• May hire and supervise staff and students working on grant-related projects.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:                                                                              

• Master’s Degree in relevant field
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• Background in exceptional student education or early childhood education with experience in utilizing mixed methods in research. 
• Experience in working collaboratively in the research realm.
• Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Ability to work 9 to 5, Monday through Friday, and weekends as necessary.

To Apply:

Interested applicants should apply using the following link: https://umiami.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMCareerStaff/job/Miami-FL/Sr-Research-Associate-3--SOM_R100061894-1.