"Research Associate, College of Medicine, Department of Radiology"

Job Details

Job Title: Research Associate, College of Medicine, Department of Radiology
Posting Start Date: 1/6/26
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine’s faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Radiology is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff.

A full-time Research Associate staff position is available in the Department of Radiology at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. This position supports the scientific mission of the University of Cincinnati Imaging Management Center by assisting imaging scientists and the Research Manager in executing research-driven imaging operations across multi-center stroke studies. This position plays a key role in facilitating high-quality neuroimaging data collection, strengthening research workflows, and supporting scientific discovery.

Essential Functions

• Plan and coordinate imaging research workflow components in collaboration with scientific staff and research management by executing day-to-day imaging laboratory operations, tracking progress, and resolving operational gaps that impact research objectives.
• Manage incoming research data and image acquisitions from multiple study sites by monitoring submission timeliness, verifying protocol compliance, and communicating with site personnel to resolve deviations.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control procedures on research data and images by evaluating data integrity, documenting discrepancies, and escalating issues that may affect research validity or analysis.
• Develop and maintain research documentation by drafting and updating procedural guides, case report forms, standard operating procedures, and data dictionaries that support consistent research methodologies.
• Prepare curated imaging research datasets by organizing, labeling, and structuring data files, ensuring completeness, and compiling materials for research presentations, manuscripts, and regulatory or safety review committees.
• Collaborate with research scientists, clinical specialists, statisticians, and research management to align data handling and workflow execution with study protocol requirements and scientific priorities.
• Operationalize standardized data review workflows by preparing imaging data packages, coordinating reviewer assignments, tracking review progress, and ensuring consistent interpretation of research findings
• Contribute to research meetings by summarizing study progress, presenting workflow updates, and assisting with literature reviews, manuscript preparation, and scientific data summaries.
• Develop and deliver training modules and mentoring sessions to promote consistent data quality and workflow efficiency. Teach research principles and laboratory procedures to students, interns, and technicians, offering instruction in research methods, data handling, and compliance standards.
• Provide research support across multiple studies and clinical trials by executing protocol-specific tasks, assisting with subject-level research procedures, and supporting evolving operational needs.

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree in health sciences, public health, or related discipline.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Sitting - Continuously
- Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
- Hearing, listening - Often
- Talking - Often
- Standing - Often
- Walking - Often
- Bending - Often
- Stooping - Often
- Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
- Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often
- Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.
- Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.
- Atmospheric Conditions: Conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Highlights include:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:

Comprehensive Tuition Remission

UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans

As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.

Real Work-Life Balance

UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:

Vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)

6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities

To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html

Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.

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