Research Analyst 1 - Ophthalmology Full Time Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Miami, FL

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The University of Miami, Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, has an exciting full time opportunity for a Research Analyst 1 for the Department of Research in Miami, Florida.

The Research Analyst prepares data, conducts statistical analysis and summarizes results for a variety of research projects.

• Analyzes data and interprets research findings.

• Identifies appropriate data sources to conduct and execute analyses.

• Verifies accuracy and internal consistency of reports, including required state and federal reports.

• Ensures proper technical documentation and preparation of tabular, written reports and oral presentations.

• Completes surveys and reports, discipline-specific accreditation, admission, and grant proposals.

• Provides feedback and assistance on honing the conclusions and recommendations into actionable findings.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Analyzes data and interprets research findings.
• Identifies appropriate data sources to conduct and execute analyses.
• Verifies accuracy and internal consistency of reports, including required state and federal reports.
• Ensures proper technical documentation and preparation of tabular and written reports and gives oral presentations.
• Completes surveys and reports, discipline-specific accreditation, and admission and grant proposals.
• Provides feedback and assistance on honing conclusions and recommendations into actionable findings.
• 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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required

Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC JOB FUNCTIONS

Department Specific Functions: Pre-Award- This role is expected to be familiar with a variety of funding sources and mechanisms. Knowledge of grants and contracts.

- Manage and coordinate grant and contract proposal activities from development through submission.

- Interpret sponsor guidelines, University policies, and federal regulations to ensure proposal compliance.

- Prepare and review budgets, budget justifications, Other Support, and other required proposal documents.

- Advise Principal Investigators (PIs) and research staff on proposal requirements, budgets, deadlines, and submission procedures.

- Coordinate subcontract documentation with collaborating institutions and organizations.

- Review proposals for accuracy, completeness, and compliance prior to submission.

- Stay current on federal regulations, sponsor requirements, and electronic grant submission systems.

Research Support: This role assists the Sr. Manager of Research Support and the Sr. Manager, Programs with multi-tasks associated with research support as needed.

- Assist research faculty with research equipment purchases, installation, training, disposal, and surplus equipment.

- Coordinate with University support services to maintain research and administrative spaces.

- Assist with department space inventory and support optimal use of assigned spaces.

- Provide administrative support for departmental and sponsored research activities as needed.

- Coordinate Lab Coat orders for research faculty and research personnel.

- Managed inventory, procurement, and restocking of laboratory building supplies and essential research consumables.

- Coordinate all processes for International Scholars seeking to participate in the department’s Research Scholar and Short-Term-Scholar; Research Trainees, Non-UM Medical students, and Observership programs.

- Communicate with Scholars and Primary Investigators before, during, and after completion of program.

- Correspond with Research Team on Grant accounts and Finance for Department accounts. Ensure UM-paid scholars are promptly processed for new hire orientation.

- Assist in submitting extensions, amendments, and approvals as required.

- Obtain approvals from leadership and communicate with the Finance Office.

- Inquire status for accuracy of title, salary, accounts, and visa; prepare documents.

- Assist in maintaining communication with liaisons for VISA sponsorship approvals and follow ups.

- Assist with other research programs such as: Trainee Experience, Observership (International and Domestic), UM Students, and NON-UM Medical Students

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. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

About Us

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation.

The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.

The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings.

Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.

The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022.

Transforming Lives

With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.