Research Associate, Department of Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine

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 doctors and faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. With world-class research, teaching and medical practice opportunities, why not choose the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine?

UC is one of the largest employers in the Cincinnati region, employing over 15,000 full-time and part-time faculty, staff and student workers.

Founded in 1947, the UC Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine is revolutionizing medicine by connecting discovery and education to world-class care in neurological diseases. Our vision is to be the model organization that integrates neurologic clinical care, research and education.

The University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine is seeking a full-time Research Associate. The Research Associate will manage past and new data from existing large-scale studies including epidemiologic, genetic/molecular, and neuroimaging data.

Essential Functions

Development and management of clinical epidemiology and clinical trial databases which would include data entry, quality control checks, database management, development of analysis datasets in multiple formats including SAS/SPSS along with back-ups. Database management including creation of data entry screens, dataset development for statistical analyses, quality control, removal of HIPAA identifiers and translating between systems. Perform statistical analysis for manuscript preparation such as multivariate analysis.

Generate data generated from multiple sources, combine and harmonize them into a single master dataset, and carry out final data analysis, and make inferences from the results Maintenance and management of existing datasets along with incorporation of new datasets as they are generated. Conduct biostatistical analyses both for quality control as well as for manuscript/abstract/grant preparation to include but not limited to power/sample size estimation, univariate and multivariate analyses. Organize data search and analysis procedures. Assist in establishing test controls, criteria and research standards by coordinating with the colony manager as well as implementing existing research protocols. Design complex data processing systems to analyze research data. Provide guidance on performing experiments and executing experimental protocols of animal colony to exempt and non-exempt staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or related field.

Required Experience

In-depth knowledge of specialized field, process or discipline. May require experience with specialized software programs.