• Research Associate 1

    University of Miami (Miami, FL)


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    Research Associate Position in Bioethics and Health Policy

     

    About the Institute

     

    The Institute for Bioethics and Health Policy (IBHP) at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine advances ethics and policy scholarship across research, clinical care, and public health. Its interdisciplinary team collaborates nationally and globally to promote ethical reflection and policy innovation through three core pillars: Innovative Research & Scholarship, Integrated Ethics Service & Consultation, and Ethics Education & Leadership Development.https://bioethics.miami.edu

     

    Position OverviewA full-time Research Associate position is available to support research on the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of advances in biomedicine, health policy, and emerging technologies.The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team within the Institute for Bioethics and Health Policy (IBHP) at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. The bioethics and policy research program is led by Rosario Isasi, JD, MPH, Director of the IBHP.

     

    Responsibilities• Design and conduct empirical research on ethics and policy using qualitative (e.g., interviews, focus groups, content analysis) and/or quantitative (e.g., survey design, data analysis) methods.• Lead or contribute to social science and ELSI studies, including systematic and scoping reviews, on emerging bioethical, policy, and governance, in areas such as genomics, regenerative medicine, artificial intelligence, health data, and biomedical innovation within research and clinical settings.• Contribute to ethics education and curriculum development, supporting training initiatives and educational activities aligned with IBHP’s education mission.• Prepare reports, scholarly manuscripts, and presentations for conferences and peer-reviewed publication.• Support grant development, including proposal writing and coordination of multi-institutional submissions.• Manage research protocols, including IRB submissions and ongoing compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.• Coordinate project activities, stakeholder engagement, and dissemination of research findings.

     

    Required Qualifications• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social sciences, bioethics, law, philosophy, public health, political science, science and technology studies, or a related discipline.• At least one year of experience in empirical or policy research related to ethics, law, or the social dimensions of biomedical research or clinical practice.• Demonstrated competence in social science methodologies, including qualitative and/or quantitative research approaches.• Excellent writing, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines.• Strong oral and written communication skills in English.

     

    Desired Qualifications• Advanced degree (master’s or doctorate) in bioethics, law, public policy, social sciences, or a related discipline.

     

    • Experience with mixed-methods research, comparative policy analysis, and/or stakeholder engagement.• Prior experience with grant writing and research project coordination.• Multilingual proficiency preferred.• Experience working in interdisciplinary and cross-cultural research environments.

     

    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. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

    Job Status:

    Full time

    Employee Type:

    Staff