Research Associate - Department of Physical Medicine & Rehab

Wayne State UniversityDetroit, MI
Onsite

About The Position

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Associate - Department of Physical Medicine & Rehab 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.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field of study, preferred.
  • 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, preferred.
  • Ability to work independently, 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.
  • MD and/or PhD degree(s) in psychology or medicine, but M.S. or M.A. also acceptable.
  • Experience performing basic research techniques, preferred.
  • Computer skills, including word processing, excel, power point, redcap, etc.
  • Previous interdisciplinary research experience, excellent communication/writing skills and strong publication record are preferred.
  • Highly self-motivated candidates with passion to such research are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

  • 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 preparation of manuscripts.
  • 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 studies with clinical populations such as traumatic brain injury.
  • Assist with planning and design of experiments.
  • Conduct the experiments and data analysis.
  • Prepare manuscripts and assist in grant writing.
  • Present data in lab meeting, local and national conferences.
  • Assist in training of students.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.
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