Graduate Assistant - Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP)

Summary of Job Duties

The Graduate Research Assistant (GRA) supports the educational, research, and scholarly mission of the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) while pursuing combined MD/PhD training. The GRA contributes to advancing biomedical research at UAMS through laboratory, translational, clinical, computational, and/or population health investigations while developing the skills necessary for a career as an independent physician-scientist.

Qualifications

Admission to or active enrollment in the institution’s Medical Scientist Training Program (MD/PhD).

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research under the guidance of a UAMS faculty mentor.
• Design, execute, analyze, and interpret scientific experiments using appropriate methodologies.
• Maintain accurate research records, laboratory notes, and study documentation.
• Participate in manuscript preparation, scientific publications, and grant-related activities as appropriate.
• Present research findings at laboratory meetings, institutional seminars, regional, national, and international scientific conferences as appropriate.
• Participate in responsible conduct of research, laboratory safety, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Complete all required graduate coursework and maintain satisfactory academic progress in both graduate and medical curricula.
• Participate in MSTP seminars, journal clubs, workshops, retreats, recruitment events, and other program activities.
• Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary research teams and clinical investigators.
• Contribute to the mentoring and training of junior trainees when appropriate.
• Perform other research-related duties consistent with the educational mission of the MSTP.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Benefits Eligible

No