Asst. Scientist, SOM (A)

University of Miami•Miami, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

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 University’s research goals and objectives. Moreover, the Assistant Scientist, SOM contributes to the scientific community by publishing research findings and promotes the University’s reputation as a leader in the field. 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 University’s 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.

Requirements

Doctorate Degree (MD or PhD or equivalent)
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in clinical research and scientific writing
Quick Learner
Team Oriented
Technical Proficiency
Communication skills
Ability to navigate EMR and EDC databases
Department specific functions

Nice To Haves

GCP and CITI training preferred

Responsibilities

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.
Perform clinical research duties- working with the team on clinical trial coordinating for interventional and registry studies.
Responsible for FDA-regulated studies including device and stroke trials and the creation and maintenance of endovascular databases.
Collaborate with senior staff to publish findings in peer reviewed journals.
Creates and conducts experiments and analyzes results.
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.