"Research Associate"

Job Summary

The Research Associate in the Educational Innovation Institute of MCG supports the vision and mission of the EII which align with the strategic academic mission of MCG. The RA does this by assisting with the research and other work of the EII faculty which consists of the creation and distribution of outstanding scholarship and the training of faculty and staff in the scholarship of medical education. This position is vital to the productivity and success of the EII faculty researcher and the EII itself.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with EII researchers, help manage (and contribute where possible) educational and other social science research projects relevant to medical education as assigned including such tasks as literature searches and reviews, study design, data collection and analysis (interviews, focus group, surveys, etc.), report writing, distribution of results through conference presentations and journal articles and tracking of budget funds.
• Manage the IRB application and reporting process for the various research projects undertaken by the EII.
• In collaboration with EII researchers, help manage (and contribute where possible) educational and other social science research grant proposals relevant to medical education including literature reviews, study design, and budget preparation.
• Coordinate EII hosted conferences and medical education research development programs.
• Participate in staff development sessions related to job performance offered through AU and/or MCG.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements: Master's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology or other natural, life, health care or materials science or social science directly related to the research area to which the position is assigned and experience in research, basic science or clinical laboratory particularly clinical trial research. OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, cell biology or other natural, life, health care or materials science or social science directly related to the research area to which the position is assigned and a minimum of three years' research and/or clinical experience; previous supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES: Strong customer service, multi-tasking and organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint) and other computer software/databases. Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines despite often interruptions, maintain confidentiality, keep accurate records and make independent decisions.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position). Pay Band: 8. Salary Minimum $45,400/Annually. Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position. Recruitment Period: 7/1/24 - Until Filled. Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.