Research Associate

Wayne State University, United States

Updated: over 2 years ago
Location: Detroit, MICHIGAN
Deadline: Until Suitable Candidate is Found

Posting Number
045710  
Position Title
Research Associate  
Number of Vacancies
1  
School/College/Division/Institutes/Centers
06 - School of Medicine  
Primary Department
H0618-Pediatrics  
Essential Functions (Job Duties)
The Translational Imaging Laboratory at the WSU Department of Pediatrics is seeking a part time Research Associate. Activities will be under the direction/supervision of Michael E. Behen, PhD and Csaba Juhasz MD, PhD.
Essential Functions may include:
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.  
Unique Duties
Assist with all aspects of the neuropsychological activities of the Translational Imaging Laboratory at the WSU Department of Pediatrics, including scheduling neuropsychology evaluation/study recruitment, conducting/supervising neuropsychological evaluations, report preparations, supervision of research assistants, assisting with study design, data preparation and analyses, grant preparation/design/writing
Assist (first or co-authorships) with manuscript preparation/rebuttals, final manuscript preparation.
Journal article reviews as needed/available.  
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required, 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 required.
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.  
Preferred Qualifications
MA in clinical psychology, PhD preferred (within 3-5 years).
5 years experience conducting clinical neuropsychology evaluations.
2+ years of experience supervising clinical assessments.
2+ years experience in the conduct of research, including relevant publication record.
Experience in testing children with neurodevelopmental disorders (including Sturge-Weber syndrome) preferred.
Experience performing basic research techniques preferred.  
Testing Requirements
Not Applicable  
Test Scheduling
 
Working Conditions
Typical work environment may include a laboratory and/ or office environment. May require working non-standard business hours including evenings and weekends. May be required to travel to scientific conferences.  
Job Type
Fractional Time  
Job Category
Research Assistants/Associates  

Fiscal Year of Job Open Date
2021  
Job Open Date
(When job is posted in the system)
07-20-2021  
Job Close Date
(or until suitable candidate is found)
Until Suitable Candidate is Found
Is this position reposted?
No  
Reposting Reason:
None (New Posting)  

Background Check Requirements
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting to work. If you are offered employment, the University will inform you if a background check is required.  
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