Research Associate 1 - Psychology

University of Miami - Cape Coral, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Cape Coral, FL

Educational Services

About the position

The Research Associate 1 position at the University of Miami is designed to support research activities within the assigned division, specifically focusing on psychology. The incumbent will engage in laboratory experiments related to various research projects, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the field. This role emphasizes the importance of continuous education and training, allowing the Research Associate to enhance their expertise while actively participating in research initiatives. In this position, the Research Associate will be responsible for understanding and interpreting research protocols and procedures, ensuring that all research activities adhere to good research practices. The role involves maintaining an overview of relevant research findings and keeping abreast of current publications that pertain to methods, techniques, and developments in the area of psychology research. The Research Associate will also play a crucial role in the publication of significant research results, contributing to the academic community and the dissemination of knowledge. The responsibilities include collecting, preparing, analyzing, dissecting, and evaluating specimens or tissue cultures, as well as operating and maintaining laboratory equipment. The Research Associate will perform a variety of routine assays, tests, and studies, and will be required to conduct calculations to complete research test results. Additionally, the role involves collecting data and performing statistical analysis of laboratory results, ensuring that all findings are accurately reported and documented. The Research Associate must adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures, safeguarding University assets while contributing to the research mission of the institution.

Responsibilities

• Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
• Participates in the publication of significant results.
• Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.
• Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
• Keeps abreast of current publications relative to methods, techniques, and developments within the area of research.
• Collects, prepares, analyzes, dissects, and evaluates specimens or tissue cultures.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment.
• Performs a variety of routine assays, tests, and studies.
• Performs calculations to complete research test results, collects data, and performs statistical analysis of laboratory results.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant field.
• No prior experience required.