Research Associate - Department of Physical Medicine & Rehab

Essential functions: (job duties):Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, provide scientific and technical assistance to complete laboratory based, clinical or population science research. May assist in writing research protocols and in manuscript preparation. Design and perform research protocols independently or as directed through training in more difficult or specialized procedures to meet the needs of the research protocol. Perform laboratory based scientific techniques or clinical/population science (human subjects) research. Design and perform experiments, recruit participants for studies by developing surveys and interviewing candidates. Participate in implementing research objectives, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory and protocol guidelines. Assist staff with experiments /research protocols as required. Communicate with principal investigator and Postdoctoral scholars/fellows on the status of research. Collect and log laboratory results, clinical outcomes and/or survey data. Evaluate and perform data analysis using graphs, charts or tables to highlight the key points of the research results collected in accordance with the research protocols as stipulated. Proofread and edit research data and documents to ensure accuracy. Prepare and present presentations regarding research results for professional, scientific and academic conferences. Summarize and organize data results for submittal to academic and scholarly, peer-reviewed journals. Write scientific manuscripts and other documents for publication. Fact-check, proofread, and edit research documents to ensure accuracy. Maintain the laboratory work areas including routine maintenance on laboratory equipment as required. Order and organize required research supplies and records. Maintain cleanliness and organization of work station. Perform other related duties as assigned. Unique duties: Perform studies with clinical populations such as traumatic braininjury. Design and perform experiments, recruit participants forstudies by developing surveys and interviewing candidates. Participate in implementing research objectives, ensuringcompliance with all legal, regulatory and protocol guidelines. Assist staff with experiments /research protocols as required. Communicate with principal investigator and Postdoctoralscholars/fellows on the status of research. Collect and log data, clinical outcomes and/or survey data. Evaluate and perform data analysis using graphs, charts or tablesto highlight the key points of the research results collected inaccordance with the research protocols as stipulated. Proofreadand edit research data and documents to ensure accuracy. Prepare and present presentations regarding research results forprofessional, scientific and academic conferences. Summarizeand organize data results for submittal to academic andscholarly, peer-reviewed journals. Write scientific manuscriptsand other documents for publication. Fact-check, proofread, andedit research documents to ensure accuracy. Assist with planning and design of experiments. Conduct the experiments and data analysis. Prepare manuscripts and assist in grant writing. Present data in lab meeting, local and national conferences. Assist in training of students. Other related duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to work independently. Ability to analyze, summarize and interpret research findings in reports and communicate results. Knowledge of scientific integrity principles. Excellent time management and organization skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with others in a collaborative environment. Microsoft office software skills.

Preferred qualifications: Ability to work independently, analyze, summarize and interpretresearch findings in reports and communicate results. Knowledgeof scientific integrity principles. Excellent time management andorganization skills. Excellent interpersonal skills anddemonstrated ability to work with others in a collaborativeenvironment. Microsoft office software skills. MD and/or PhD degree(s) in psychology or medicine, but M.S. orM.A. also acceptable. Experience performing basic research techniques, preferred. Computer skills, including word processing, excel, power point, redcap, etc. Previous interdisciplinary research experience, excellentcommunication/writing skills and strong publication record arepreferred. Highly self-motivated candidates with passion to such researchare encouraged to apply.

School/College/Division: H06 - School of Medicine

Employment type: Regular Employee

Job type: Fractional Time

Job category: Research

Working conditions: Typical work environment may include a laboratory and/ or office environment. May require working non-standard business hours including evenings and weekends. May be required to travel to scientific conferences. Job openings: Number of openings: 1Reposted position: NoReposted reason: None (New Requisition) Prior posting/requisition number: Background check requirements: University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.