Sr. Research Associate

Senior Research Associate 2

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Public Health has an exciting opportunity for a full time Senior Research Associate 2 to work in Miami, FL.

The Sr. Research Associate II supports research activities under the direction of a principal investigator. The Sr. Research Associate II must be able to convey information effectively, work independently, follow verbal and written instructions and have strong analytical skills.

Core responsibilities:

• Contributes to basic and applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data and maintaining databases.
• Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
• Participates in the publication of significant results.
• Advances expertise through continued education, training, and research.
• Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.
• Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
• Stays abreast of developments in the field which may impact department functions.
• Provides guidance, mentorship, and oversight to junior research staff and students.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions:

• Engages in public health research activities, including data collection, management, and analysis.
• Serves as a study coordinator for selected projects, overseeing day-to-day implementation and timeline management.
• Collaborates with the Principal Investigator and research staff to develop and refine study protocols, procedures, and project timelines.
• Supports dissemination of study findings by preparing presentation materials and submissions and participating in professional meetings and conferences.
• Contributes to shaping the Lab's research agenda by identifying emerging topics and publication opportunities.
• Leads and supports qualitative research activities across projects, including coordinating data collection, developing coding frameworks, conducting transcript analysis using NVivo, and synthesizing thematic findings.
• Assists in the preparation of project deliverables, progress reports, and other materials for funders.
• Schedules and facilitates team meetings, prepares agendas, records meeting minutes, and ensures follow-up on action items.
• Leads and supports manuscript preparation and submission to peer-reviewed journals.
• Authors and contributes to manuscripts, reports, and other research documents.
• Trains research assistants in qualitative analysis methods and the use of NVivo, providing project-specific guidance.
• Supervises and mentors junior research staff, managing workload distribution, managing workflow, and providing support to facilitate professional growth and ensure deliverables are met.
• Can work independently and is dependable and efficient.

Core

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in relevant field required
• Minimum 1 year 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.