Graduate Assistant - Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences • Little Rock, AR

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) supports the educational, research, and scholarly mission of the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) while pursuing combined MD/PhD training. The GRA contributes to advancing biomedical research at UAMS through laboratory, translational, clinical, computational, and/or population health investigations while developing the skills necessary for a career as an independent physician-scientist.

Requirements

• Admission to or active enrollment in the institution’s Medical Scientist Training Program (MD/PhD).

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research under the guidance of a UAMS faculty mentor.
• Design, execute, analyze, and interpret scientific experiments using appropriate methodologies.
• Maintain accurate research records, laboratory notes, and study documentation.
• Participate in manuscript preparation, scientific publications, and grant-related activities as appropriate.
• Present research findings at laboratory meetings, institutional seminars, regional, national, and international scientific conferences as appropriate.
• Participate in responsible conduct of research, laboratory safety, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Complete all required graduate coursework and maintain satisfactory academic progress in both graduate and medical curricula.
• Participate in MSTP seminars, journal clubs, workshops, retreats, recruitment events, and other program activities.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary research teams and clinical investigators.
• Contribute to the mentoring and training of junior trainees when appropriate.
• Perform other research-related duties consistent with the educational mission of the MSTP.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed