If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet.

The University of Miami has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Research Associate 2 in the Research Department with Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.

The Senior Research Associate 2 (second level research position, track one) supports research activities under the direction of a principle investigator, program director or designee of the principle investigator or program director.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS      

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.

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                                                                                                         

Education:

Master’s Degree in relevant field 

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

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.

Department Specific Functions

The Sr. Research Associate is the second level Research professional position.  Appointees will support research activities at the University and work under the direction of a principal investigator, program director, or designee of the principal investigator or program director, such as Assistant Scientist or above.

The position must be able to contribute to scientific peer-reviewed paper preparations include manuscript writing, revision, locating and citing appropriate references, prepare graphs and tables, and paper submission. 

The appointee is responsible for data collection and development of research protocol. Appointees work under direct supervision but are expected to carry out research duties independently with creativity and latitude.

Obtain papers & other material for grant proposal submission & scientific publication submission.  Appointee may be expected to contribute to extramural proposals, publications and presentations relevant to the specific area of research.

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.

Job Status:

Employee Type:

Pay Grade: