Research Scientist - Neurology - Onsite

Research Scientist – Clinical Implementation Science

Nicklaus Children’s Hospital is seeking a dedicated Research Scientist to collaborate with investigators on clinical and behavioral research. The role focuses on implementation science, health outcomes, and population health initiatives.

Provides clinical and behavioral research expertise, implements and analyzes data, supports grant applications, and mentors junior investigators.

• Designs and conducts research studies in personalized medicine, quality of life, and implementation science.
• Collaborates with investigators to develop interdisciplinary clinical research.
• Provides consultation on clinical study design and research questions.
• Leads or supports the preparation of extramural grant applications and contracts.
• Analyzes and interprets complex data for reporting, presentations, and publications.
• Contributes to high‑level discussions with funding agencies and research teams within the organization and with collaborating organizations.
• Makes decisions for day‑to‑day operations of projects, including resolution of technical problems.
• Monitors progress of study activities, ensuring study objectives are met.
• Collaborates with researchers, biostatisticians, data scientists, graduate students, residents, and clinical fellows to ensure progress of studies.
• Oversees data collection and direct data analysis by staff.
• Trains and mentors researchers and trainees in scientific writing, grantsmanship, and manuscript development.

• Ph.D. in epidemiology or related field within 12 months of hire date.
• 4-7 years of experience in a university or academic medical center environment.
• 2-4 years of work experience leading and contributing to multi‑site research protocols, grant and manuscript writing, and implementing science initiatives.

• Experience in a healthcare research setting with management responsibility.
• Experience coordinating, implementing, and supervising live recruitment studies, including preparation of clinical protocols, IRB correspondence, consent forms, data collection tools, and study tracking databases.
• Knowledge of research principles, design, and strategies, and data interpretation methods.
• Able to work independently in accordance with established objectives.
• Detail oriented, highly motivated, and committed to achieving excellence in productivity and publications.
• Able to negotiate and manage time commitments and resources.
• Able to acquire and maintain knowledge of systems and databases.
• Able to develop and present professional reports and presentations to senior‑level audiences.
• Able to develop and implement research instruments.
• Ability to function in a team environment.

Miami, FL | $ – $ | Full Time | Mid‑Senior Level