The Division of Nephrology is seeking a Part-Time 50% FTE Research Associate I.

• Collaborate in the development of study designs and implementation process for research, observational, and clinical project/trial to prepare and formalize statistical analysis plan, focusing on fundamental issues including specification of hypotheses and perform sample size or power calculations.

• Use statistical and medical understanding to appropriately perform and advise investigators in data collection, management and analyses for research, observational, and clinical project/trials.
• Develop objectives and procedures for the project/trial.
• Provide interpretation and documentation of scientific data analyses, creates summaries, and present results in written and verbal form to investigator(s).

• Adheres and supports the research aims to achieve sponsor objectives.
• Uses proper scientific methods for publication and participate in scientific symposia.
• Collects and analyzes and interpret data and information, evaluates and reports findings to Research Scientists/Principal Investigators, research staff and national conferences.
• Contributes material, prepares scientific reports, prepares presentations and assists in the writing of research findings for papers, presentations and other documents.
• Develops and maintains research records, grant information, research notes and resource utilization as documentation for sponsor.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field required. Knowledge of fundamental research concepts, practices and procedures. Entry level knowledge of research methods.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in public health, statistics, biostatistics, mathematics or epidemiology.