Research Associate - Department of Physiology

Wayne State University•Detroit, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Associate - Department of Physiology at its Detroit campus location. Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, provide scientific and technical assistance to complete laboratory based, clinical or population science research. May assist in writing research protocols and in manuscript preparation. Design and perform research protocols independently or as directed through training in more difficult or specialized procedures to meet the needs of the research protocol. Perform laboratory based scientific techniques or clinical/population science (human subjects) research. Design and perform experiments, recruit participants for studies by developing surveys and interviewing candidates. Participate in implementing research objectives, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory and protocol guidelines. Assist staff with experiments /research protocols as required. Communicate with principal investigator and Postdoctoral scholars/fellows on the status of research. Collect and log laboratory results, clinical outcomes and/or survey data. Evaluate and perform data analysis using graphs, charts or tables to highlight the key points of the research results collected in accordance with the research protocols as stipulated. Proofread and edit research data and documents to ensure accuracy. Prepare and present presentations regarding research results for professional, scientific and academic conferences. Summarize and organize data results for submittal to academic and scholarly, peer-reviewed journals. Write scientific manuscripts and other documents for publication. Fact-check, proofread, and edit research documents to ensure accuracy. Maintain the laboratory work areas including routine maintenance on laboratory equipment as required. Order and organize required research supplies and records. Maintain cleanliness and organization of work station. Perform other related duties as assigned. We are looking for an individual interested in being involved in studies that are designed to examine the role of cardio-respiratory plasticity in promoting breathing stability and reducing blood pressure in individuals with sleep apnea. We are examining if the release of neuromodulators that occurs in response to exposure to mild episodes of intermittent hypoxia initiates increased upper airway muscle activity in individuals with sleep apnea. Our results will determine if intermittent hypoxia can be used as an adjunctive therapy, in combination with continuous positive airway pressure, to reduce the pressure required to treat sleep apnea. Our studies will also begin to examine the role that intermittent hypoxia has in initiating beneficial cardiovascular adaptations in individuals with sleep apnea. Responsibilities will include data collection and analysis of sleep, ventilatory and cardiovascular parameters.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.
Requires advanced knowledge, predominantly intellectual in character, in a field of science or learning acquired by a prolonged course of specialized intellectual instruction.
Minimum 2 years of job-related experience.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to analyze, summarize and interpret research findings in reports and communicate results.
Knowledge of scientific integrity principles.
Excellent time management and organization skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with others in a collaborative environment.
Microsoft office software skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing basic research techniques.
Familiarity with standard software packages for poster, oral and manuscript preparation.

Responsibilities

Provide scientific and technical assistance to complete laboratory based, clinical or population science research.
Design and perform research protocols independently or as directed through training in more difficult or specialized procedures.
Perform laboratory based scientific techniques or clinical/population science (human subjects) research.
Design and perform experiments.
Recruit participants for studies by developing surveys and interviewing candidates.
Participate in implementing research objectives, ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory and protocol guidelines.
Assist staff with experiments /research protocols as required.
Communicate with principal investigator and Postdoctoral scholars/fellows on the status of research.
Collect and log laboratory results, clinical outcomes and/or survey data.
Evaluate and perform data analysis using graphs, charts or tables to highlight the key points of the research results collected.
Proofread and edit research data and documents to ensure accuracy.
Prepare and present presentations regarding research results for professional, scientific and academic conferences.
Summarize and organize data results for submittal to academic and scholarly, peer-reviewed journals.
Write scientific manuscripts and other documents for publication.
Fact-check, proofread, and edit research documents to ensure accuracy.
Maintain the laboratory work areas including routine maintenance on laboratory equipment as required.
Order and organize required research supplies and records.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of work station.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Data collection and analysis of sleep, ventilatory and cardiovascular parameters.