Research Assistant

Research Assistant

The Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Research Assistant to work in Miami.

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Job Summary:

The Research Assistant 2 assists with and explores innovations to research and strives to improve implementation and family outcomes. The Research Assistant 2 ensures compliance with University policies, rules, and regulations to meet federal, state, and local standards pertaining to safety and ethics.

Core Job Functions

• Plans and implements research experiments, according to research protocols, to assure high-quality scientific results in support of applicable project goals.
• Assists with assessing the feasibility of implementing innovations.
• Assesses data trends and develops reports and presentations.
• Supports the initiation of new research by reviewing and synthesizing literature.
• Maintains inventory of supplies and equipment.
• Assists in the preparation of scientific papers, reports, and manuscripts.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required
• Learning Agility:
  Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork:
  Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication:
  Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.