Visiting Scholar, Department of Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine, Part-Time

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine’s doctors and faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day.

The Department of Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. With world-class research, teaching and medical practice opportunities, this is an exciting place to work.

The University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine is seeking a full-time clinical research professional to assist in their clinical research. The incumbent will provide technical support for research projects. Duties can span a broad range of activities or be primarily focused within one or more areas of the clinical research spectrum.

• Plan and coordinate clinical research projects.
• Screen patients for inclusion in study based on pre-determined criteria.
• In conjunction with the investigator, document and evaluate adverse events and response to treatment.
• Perform routine physical/clinical procedures.
• Coordinate nursing and patient care as applicable to research studies. Actively participate in patient care and/or patient follow-up.
• Ensure compliance with contract principles, federal regulations, laws and University of Cincinnati (UC)/University of Cincinnati Physicians Company (UCPC) policy and operating procedures.
• Maintain regulatory documentation. Prepare IRB submissions.
• Assist in drafting compliant advertisements.
• Liaison with medical staff, university departments, ancillary departments, satellite facilities, IRB, and industry contacts.
• Ensure research staff complete all requisite training.
• May serve as a resource person or act as a consultant within area of clinical expertise.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

• One (1) year of related experience.

• Experience in an academic or clinical setting in the area of clinical specialization.
• For nursing focused role, BSN in the area of clinical specialization, and RN License in State of Ohio.
• For social work focused role, licensure in the area of clinical specialization.

• Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility may vary by position and FTE. Highlights include:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities.
• University employee discount program.

Real Work-Life Balance: UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including vacation and sick time pro-rated by FTE, paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off.

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:
Tuition Remission:
As a part-time employee, UC provides a limited tuition remission benefit based on role. Tuition remission covers tuition costs for early all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university. Robust Retirement Plans:
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS). Real Work-Life Balance: UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including vacation and sick time – pro-rated by FTE. Includes paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days).

UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.