Sr. Research Associate 2

About the role

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Public Health has an exciting opportunity for a full time Senior Research Associate 2 to work in Miami, FL.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to basic and applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data and maintaining databases.
• Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
• Participates in the publication of significant results.
• Advances expertise through continued education, training, and research.
• Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.
• Safeguards research integrity and adheres to good research practices.
• Stays informed about developments in the field that may impact department functions.
• Provides guidance, mentorship, and oversight to junior research staff and students.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures.

Department Specific Functions

• Engages in public health research activities, including data collection, management, and analysis.
• Serves as a study coordinator for selected projects, overseeing day-to-day implementation and timeline management.
• Collaborates with the Principal Investigator and research staff to develop and refine study protocols, procedures, and project timelines.
• Supports dissemination of study findings by preparing presentation materials and participating in professional meetings and conferences.
• Identifies emerging topics and publication opportunities to shape the Lab’s research agenda.
• Leads and supports qualitative research activities across projects, including coordinating data collection, developing coding frameworks, conducting transcript analysis using NVivo, and synthesizing thematic findings.
• Aids in the preparation of project deliverables, progress reports, and other materials for funders.
• Schedules and facilitates team meetings, prepares agendas, records meeting minutes, and ensures follow-up on action items.
• Supports manuscript preparation and submission to peer-reviewed journals.
• Authors and contributes to manuscripts, reports, and other research documents.
• Trains research assistants in qualitative analysis methods and the use of NVivo, providing project-specific guidance.
• Supervises and mentors junior research staff, managing workload distribution, managing workflow, and providing support to facilitate professional growth and ensure deliverables are met.
• Works independently and is dependable and efficient.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant field required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required.

Skills

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Benefits

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