Voluntary Research Scholar

Voluntary Research Scholar at University of Miami

Position located in Miami, FL. This full‑time role offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

• Prepares research proposals with detailed rationale, background data, and proposed methods and organization.
• Designs and writes programs to perform analysis and produces written reports on results.
• Collects pilot data to help support new and competing renewal applications.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• Maintains data files and conducts data analysis.
• Drafts and publishes manuscripts and articles for peer-reviewed journals.
• Prepares and submits grant applications.
• Designs, executes, interprets, and integrates scientific data.
• Presents research findings at local and national scientific conferences.

• Plan and conduct assigned and/or original research projects autonomously while working collaboratively with UM faculty, staff, postdocs and students.
• Perform basic molecular biology and cell biology techniques such as nucleic acid extraction and manipulation, PCR, RT-PCR, Western blot analysis, immunostaining, and cell culture.
• Maintain accurate records of research findings and the analysis of results.
• Assist in the preparation of manuscripts for publications and grant preparations.
• Present research findings at professional meetings.

• MD in relevant field.
• Must be working as a resident or fellow in the University of Miami program.
• Skills in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.
• Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

• Job Status:
  Full time
• Employee Type:
  Staff
• Pay Grade: 130
• Seniority level:
  Internship
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Higher Education

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