Sr. Research Associate 2 (Alzheimer's Disease Research)
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- University of Miami
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- Miami, FL
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Job Details
Job location: Miami, FL
Employment Type: Full-time
Posted data: 2020-10-08
Req: R100042049
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About This Position
The John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics (HIHG) at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, has an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Research Associate 2. Departmental responsibilities for this position are primarily oriented around our study of early-onset Alzheimer disease. The candidate will be responsible for the enrollment of participants, the collection of participant information and samples, and in analysis of participant enrollment approaches and related data. The candidate will be responsible for development and implementation of outreach strategies, including interactions with national and international collaborators, and local, regional, and national-level foundations, support networks, and patient advocacy groups. The candidate will be responsible for developing, writing, implementing, and updating clinical research protocol, particularly concerning online, virtual ascertainment. The candidate will also be responsible for educating other clinical research personnel about such protocols. The candidate will maintain up-to-date information on enrollment, active participants, and status of ongoing outreach efforts. The candidate will supervise other clinical research staff, including daily tasks and priorities, broad guidance on strategy and career development, and mentorship. The candidate will ensure that all protocols and assessments are in compliance with IRB guidelines, as well as other relevant University policies and procedures. The candidate will participate in the preparation of research clinical publications and research reports and in dissemination of results through publications and conference participation, in collaboration with principle investigators.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree in a basic science or health administration discipline with at least one year of relevant experience. Skill 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.
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.
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Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. With more than $413 million in research and sponsored program expenditures annually, the University of Miami is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). Only 3 percent of four-year institutions in the nation are invited to join the AAU, which recognizes breadth and quality of research and scholarship. While the majority of this work is housed at the Miller School of Medicine, investigators conduct hundreds of studies in other areas, including marine science, engineering, education, and psychology.
The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.
Transforming lives
With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.
The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.
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