Asst. Scientist, SOM (A)

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Neurological Surgery has an exciting opportunity for a full time Assistant Scientist to work in Miami FL. The Assistant Scientist SOM carries out a particular research agenda in support of the Universitys research goals and objectives. Moreover the Assistant Scientist SOM contributes to the scientific community by publishing research findings and promotes the Universitys reputation as a leader in the field.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Contributes to basic and applied research activities and authors scientific publications technical and agency reports and patent preparations.

• Collaborates with senior staff to publish findings in refereed journals.

• Creates and conducts experiments and analyzes results.

• Works with other researchers to use and develop end products.

• Writes extramural proposals with approval from appropriate senior staff.

• Provides ready access to all experimental data for managing staff.

• Requests or acquires equipment and supplies for assigned project(s).

• Uses the internet surveys legal documents and other available sources to collect information. Applies for grants to continue research and prepares materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.

• 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 REQUIREMENTS

• Doctorate Degree (MD or PhD or equivalent)

• GCP and CITI training preferred

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in clinical research and scientific writing

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Quick Learner

• Team Oriented

• Technical Proficiency

• Communication skills

• Ability to navigate EMR and EDC databases

Department specific functions

• The Assistant Scientist in the Department of Neurosurgery will work closely with research faculty on endovascular research.

• The incumbent will perform clinical research duties- working with the team on clinical trial coordinating for interventional and registry studies. He/she would be responsible for FDA-regulated studies including device and stroke trials and the creation and maintenance of endovascular databases.

• The Assistant Scientist will also contribute to the scientific community by publishing research findings and promoting the Universitys reputation as a leader in the field.

• The incumbent will collaborate with senior staff to publish findings in peer reviewed journals.

• Creates and conducts experiments and analyzes results.

• He/she will write extramural proposals with approval from appropriate senior staff.

• Provides ready access to all experimental data for managing staff.

• Requests or acquires equipment and supplies for assigned project(s).

• Uses the Internet surveys legal documents and other available sources to collect information.

• In collaboration from research faculty and senior staff applies for grants to continue research and prepares materials for submission to granting agencies and foundations.

• 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.

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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 Floridas 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. Were the challenge youve 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.

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