Research Assistant – Neurology
Advocate Aurora Health
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Winston Salem • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $30 - $45 per hour
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Perform data collection and analysis.
- Assist with data collection and analysis, coordinating study logistics, maintaining regulatory documentation, and supporting scholarly outputs such as manuscripts and presentations.
- Conduct participant recruitment, screening, and interviewing, and follow-up activities for research studies.
- Generate study reports.
- Conduct literature reviews to support ongoing studies.
- Prepare tables, figures, and data reports for manuscripts and grants.
- Assist in writing research content for publications and presentations.
- Format and submit papers to journals.
- Submit IRB applications for research and quality improvement studies.
- Maintain regulatory documentation.
- Ensure all aspects of the study comply with protocol and institutional standards.
- Attend research meetings and take detailed notes.
- Schedule research meetings.
- Order supplies for research projects.
- Help train new personnel (undergraduates, medical students, resident physicians, fellow physicians).
- Serve as a liaison between the study team and research participants or community members.
Requirements
- Master's degree with four years' experience in a research setting; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Demonstrates understanding of scientific research methodologies.
- Ability to prepare grant proposals independently; experience with peer-reviewed publications and poster/oral presentations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and basic statistical analyses; ability to manage and analyze data accurately.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Detail-oriented, resourceful, and able to meet deadlines consistently.
- Ability to troubleshoot research challenges and adapt to evolving study needs.
- Self-starter capable of working with minimal supervision.
- Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor; relates well to all organizational levels.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
data collectiondata analysisparticipant recruitmentliterature reviewsgrant proposalsstatistical analysesmanuscript writingregulatory documentationIRB applicationsstudy reporting
Soft skills
strong written communicationstrong verbal communicationdetail-orientedresourcefuldeadline managementtroubleshootingadaptabilityself-starterprofessional demeanorinterpersonal skills