Research Assistant Intern- Stir Program

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The department of Diversity & Multicultural Affairs has an exciting opportunity for a temporary part-time Research Assistant Intern. The Summer Training in Research (STIR) Program is designed to give pre-medical students a deeper insight into the field of medicine and research. Participants will learn how to pursue a specific research problem under the supervision of a Miller School of Medicine faculty member and will present their research findings at a Symposium at the Miller School of Medicine. BENEFITS: GAIN EXPERIENCE CONDUCTING CLINICAL AND LABORATORY RESEARCH. LEARN TO STRUCTURE, DESIGN, AND PRESENT A RESEARCH POSTER.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Performs literature research.
• Compiles reference and statistical data into standard formats.
• Analyzes and presents data and information in written, oral or graphical forms.
• Documents experiment results and draws tentative conclusions.
• Prepares and conducts literature reviews on proposed topics.
• Maintains accurate records of research protocols documentation.
• Participates in the preparation of research papers and abstracts.
• Coordinates database management.
• Performs special projects and assignments in a timely fashion.
• 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

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required; Research Experience preferred
• U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, or DACA recipient.
• College junior, senior, master’s student, or recent college or master’s graduate (within the last two years).
• Completed at least two years of undergraduate science or premed coursework (must have taken Organic Chemistry).
• Minimum overall GPA of 3.2.

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions.

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.

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