Research Analyst, Research Department, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine R0153737

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Research Analyst, Research Department, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine [R0153737].

The Research Analyst works directly under a Senior Researcher within the Office of Research at the Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV, supporting funded and unfunded research projects with faculty, staff, and learners. The position designs and implements studies; collects, cleans, and analyzes data; prepares and manages Institutional Review Board protocols; develops and validates survey tools; and drafts manuscripts, abstracts, reports, posters, presentations, newsletters, and web content.

The analyst also maintains research databases, data dictionaries, curated analytic files, and dashboards that support institutional reporting and scholarly dissemination. The role operates in a data-intensive environment that includes work with large secondary datasets and with the expectation of graduated independent judgment to resolve complex methodological and data challenges. The ideal candidate will have the ability to sustain multitasking across several concurrent studies with competing deadlines.

Duties include day-to-day mentoring of medical trainees and other duties as assigned.

This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in an applicable field of training (e.g., Public Health, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology or similar fields of Social Sciences) and 2-4 years of related experience. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start of employment. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment background screening.

Master’s or Doctoral Degree from an accredited college or university in an applicable field of training (e.g., Public Health, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology or similar fields of Social Sciences) and 3-5 years’ experience in a Social Science setting.

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

• Competitive total rewards package including:
• Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• No state income tax
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• Rebel Card discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
• Connect with colleagues with shared interests
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels:
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• Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contactvetjobseekers or visit our Veterans Webpage.

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