Research Associate 1

University of Miami•Miami, FL

About The Position

A full-time Research Associate position is available to support research on the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of advances in biomedicine, health policy, and emerging technologies. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team within the Institute for Bioethics and Health Policy (IBHP) at the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine. The bioethics and policy research program is led by Rosario Isasi, JD, MPH, Director of the IBHP.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in social sciences, bioethics, law, philosophy, public health, political science, science and technology studies, or a related discipline.
At least one year of experience in empirical or policy research related to ethics, law, or the social dimensions of biomedical research or clinical practice.
Demonstrated competence in social science methodologies, including qualitative and/or quantitative research approaches.
Excellent writing, analytical, and organizational skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines.
Strong oral and written communication skills in English.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (master’s or doctorate) in bioethics, law, public policy, social sciences, or a related discipline.
Experience with mixed-methods research, comparative policy analysis, and/or stakeholder engagement.
Prior experience with grant writing and research project coordination.
Multilingual proficiency preferred.
Experience working in interdisciplinary and cross-cultural research environments.

Responsibilities

Design and conduct empirical research on ethics and policy using qualitative (e.g., interviews, focus groups, content analysis) and/or quantitative (e.g., survey design, data analysis) methods.
Lead or contribute to social science and ELSI studies, including systematic and scoping reviews, on emerging bioethical, policy, and governance, in areas such as genomics, regenerative medicine, artificial intelligence, health data, and biomedical innovation within research and clinical settings.
Contribute to ethics education and curriculum development, supporting training initiatives and educational activities aligned with IBHP’s education mission.
Prepare reports, scholarly manuscripts, and presentations for conferences and peer-reviewed publication.
Support grant development, including proposal writing and coordination of multi-institutional submissions.
Manage research protocols, including IRB submissions and ongoing compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.
Coordinate project activities, stakeholder engagement, and dissemination of research findings.