Research Associate - Department of Physical Medicine & Rehab

Research Associate
- Department Of Physical Medicine & Rehab

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Associate
- Department Of Physical Medicine & Rehab at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Perform studies with clinical populations such as traumatic brain injury. 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 data, 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. 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.

Ability to work independently, 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. MD and/or PhD degree(s) in psychology or medicine, but M.S. or M.A. also acceptable. Experience performing basic research techniques, preferred.

Computer skills, including word processing, excel, power point, redcap, etc. Previous interdisciplinary research experience, excellent communication/writing skills and strong publication record are preferred. Highly self-motivated candidates with passion to such research are encouraged to apply.

H06 - School Of Medicine

H0627 - Physical Medicine & Rehab

• Regular Employee
• Job Type: Fractional Time
• Job Category:
  Research

• Compensation Type:
  Annual Salary

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.

• Number Of Openings: 1
• Reposted Position:
  No
• Reposted Reason:
  None (New Requisition)
• Prior Posting/Requisition Number:

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