Research Assistant - Psychiatry

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation•Winston Salem, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under technical supervision from academic staff members, performs a variety of technical duties and investigations in support of research-oriented activities. Research is focused on sleep studies. This is a hybrid position working with Dr. Katherine Sharkey on grants. Incumbent must be able to come into the offices in Winston-Salem, NC on a regular basis.

Requirements

Master's degree with four years' experience in a research or laboratory setting; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrates knowledge of scientific principles
Strong computer skills
Strong communication skills

Nice To Haves

Public speaking experience
Ability to prepare grant proposals with minimal supervision
Peer reviewed publications, plus oral or poster presentations at national meetings

Responsibilities

Obtains data in support of research-oriented activities by conducting physical, chemical, or biological tests, experiments, determinations, and observations.
Designs, develops, and constructs specialized instruments, equipment and apparatus as required for performance of research activities.
Assists in the development of new research procedures and techniques.
Operates various electronic devices in the collection, tabulation, and calculation of data.
Assists in training new personnel, conducts performance reviews on assigned lab employees, and creates work schedules.
Assists with planning and presenting classroom instructions and lectures.
Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.