Research Associate

University of Kentucky, United States

Updated: 15 days ago
Location: Lexington, KENTUCKY
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


Job Title Research Associate
Requisition Number RE45360
Working Title
Department Name 7H85R:SURGERY-RESEARCH
Work Location Lexington, KY
Grade Level 44
Salary Range $43,361-69,383/year
Type of Position Staff
Position Time Status Full-Time
Required Education

PhD
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Required Related Experience

No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Occasional standing and/or sitting for long periods of time.
Shift
Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm. Evenings and weekends as needed.
Job Summary
The Department of Surgery in the College of Medicine is seeking a motivated and dedicated individual to join our team as a Vascular Surgery Research Associate.
This position is designed for candidates who are interested in gaining research experience to enhance their scientific background in preparation for obtaining residency or fellowship program positions.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to engage in clinical research activities across a broad spectrum, including data warehouse requests, data processing and analysis, abstract and manuscript writing, under the mentorship of vascular surgery faculty members.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Strong interest in pursuing a career in surgery. Excellent organizational and time-management skills. Familiarity and interest in learning data analysis software (e.g., R, SAS, SPSS) and statistical methods. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment. Prior experience in clinical research, abstract and manuscript writing, and data analysis is preferred but not required.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply 05/20/2024
University Community of Inclusion
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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