• Research Support Specialist

    University of Miami (Miami, FL)


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    Research Support Specialist

     

    The University of Miami/UHealth department of The Miami Project has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Research Support Specialist to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Research Support Specialist performs a variety of duties involved in the collection, compilation, and documentation of research data related to the assigned research studies. The incumbent also assists with the implementation of daily study activities and provides statistical support to these activities.

     

    + Researches, collects, analyzes, and synthesizes data and maintains databases.

    + Conducts quality assurance checks, reports on the status of research activities, and submits monthly activity logs for protocol.

    + Organizes and coordinates community working group meetings for protocol activities.

    + Serves as primary point of contact for community partners and supervises and oversees research data collection at protocol venues in the community.

    + Reviews study progress, identifies areas of opportunity, and recommends solutions.

    + Prepares and updates study research procedures manuals.

     

    Department Specific Functions

     

    KiDZ Neuroscience has an exciting opportunity for a Research Support Specialist responsible for carrying out project initiatives for the WalkSafe and BikeSafe Programs. This entails providing fundamental training and resources in implementing the two programs. Field work requiring an independent form of transportation will be necessary for this position. This role will report directly to Director of the KiDZ Neuroscience Center-BikeSafe Program Director.

    The duties and responsibilities for this position may include, but are not limited to:

    + Provides fundamental training and resources in implementing the programs in grant funded schools.

    + Responsible for program evaluation and qualitative data collection from the WalkSafe and BikeSafe program schools.

    + Attend community and outreach meetings and events.

    + Establish and maintain relationships with community partners.

    + Oversees the writing of scientific papers, reports, grants, case studies.

    + Prepares and present presentations at meetings and community events, analyzes data and creates quarterly reports.

    + Educate research participants on the expected outcome of the research study and will document progress accordingly and present findings to the community members.

    + Work with data resources and is expected to perform basic social science research techniques.

    + Serves as technical assistance and support functions as needed.

     

    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

    + Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

    + No Experience Required

    Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

    + Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

    + Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure.

    + Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

    + Ability to understand and follow instructions.

     

    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.

     

    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 (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information.

    Job Status:

    Full time

    Employee Type:

    Staff

    Pay Grade:

    A6