Research Associate Jobs in Michigan

INTRODUCTION

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.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential functions (job duties):

• 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:

• Perform studies with clinical populations such as traumatic brain injury.
• 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 data, 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.
• 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.
• Other related duties as assigned.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's degree

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.

Experience: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)

Experience performing basic research techniques, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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.

SCHOOL/COLLEGE/DIVISION

H06 - School of Medicine

PRIMARY DEPARTMENT

H0627 - Physical Medicine & Rehab

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Fractional Time
• Job category: Research

FUNDING/SALARY INFORMATION

• Compensation type: Annual Salary

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 OPENINGS

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
• Prior posting/requisition number:

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS

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