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Research Assistant Intern

The University of Miami/UHealth department of The Miami Project has an exciting opportunity for a Part Time Temporary Research Assistant Intern to work at the UHealth Medical Campus. The Research Assistant Intern provides support in the performance of research related tasks for the assigned department(s) including data compilation, manipulation, and presentation. Additionally, the Research Assistant Intern leverages knowledge to perform complex duties involved in conducting physical, chemical, biological, and other research laboratory tests, experiments, and determinations.

This position will assist our research team in testing behavioral and brain pathology changes due to traumatic brain injury (TBI). The individual will perform rodent behavioral analysis. Other tasks include assisting with laboratory animal management and minor procedures with rodents.

• Performs literature research.

• Compiles reference and statistical data into standard formats.

• Analyzes and presents data and information in written, oral or graphical forms.

• Documents experiment results and draws tentative conclusions.

• Prepares and conducts literature reviews on proposed topics.

• Maintains accurate records of research protocols documentation.

• Participates in the preparation of research papers and abstracts.

• Coordinates database management.

• Performs special projects and assignments in a timely fashion.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

• High School diploma or equivalent required

• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required

• Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.

• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

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