Research Data Assistant

Research Data Assistant - Internal Medicine (Nephrology)

Department:
SOM KC Internal Medicine - Nephrology and Hypertension
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Medicine - Nephrology and Hypertension

Position Title:
Research Data Assistant - Internal Medicine (Nephrology)

Job Family Group:
Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:
The Research Data Assistant supports the Evidence-based Practice, Outcomes and Impact Center (EPIC) in administrative and research activities. This position ensures smooth and efficient day-to-day research operations by supporting meetings, coordinating different projects timeline, data collection and document preparation activities. Confers with principal investigator and other researchers and post-doctoral researchers in the center to develop plans for a variety of research projects related to systematic reviews, guidelines development and assessing health outcomes.

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities:

• Review academic journals and databases to gather related articles and study publications. Works with librarians and post-doctoral researchers to identify supporting evidence in published literature that is related to the health issues being addressed.
• Run data through AI, data collection.
• Organize, clean, and maintain data for analysis. Perform basic data analysis under the direction of a postdoctoral fellow.
• Schedule meetings with research sponsors and focus groups. Assist with coordinating travel, reimbursements, and participation in meetings.
• Prepare research papers and draft reports under the direction of senior staff.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

• 4 years' related research, public health, or related scientific research work experience. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree

Work Experience:

• Experience reading, reviewing or gathering data from research publications.
• Experience as a research assistant.
• Experience in public health.

Skills

• Organizational skills
• Detail Oriented
• Communication skills

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

Employee Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Part time

Rate Type:
Hourly

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into