Sr. Research Associate

Overview

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Senior Research Associate 2 to work at the UHealth campus in Miami, Fl.

The Senior Research Associate 2, SOM ensures that the operations of the assigned laboratory are efficient and in compliance with applicable guidelines and regulations. Moreover, this employee engages in complex and specialized research activities in furtherance of the University’s research goals and objectives.

• Contributes to basic and applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data and maintaining databases.
• Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures.
• Participates in the publication of significant results.
• Advances expertise through continued education, training, and research.
• Maintains an overview of relevant research findings.
• Ensures all research is undertaken according to good research practice.
• Stays abreast of developments in the field which may impact department functions.
• Provides guidance, mentorship, and oversight to junior research staff and students.
• 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.

Education: Master’s degree in relevant field required.

Experience: Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility:
  Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork:
  Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication:
  Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

The Senior Research Associate 2 will play a strategic leadership role in supporting and advancing community‑engaged cancer research within the Behavioral and Community‑Based Research Shared Resource (BCSR) at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. This position is designed for an experienced researcher with a minimum of 1 year of relevant research experience in behavioral science, community‑based research, cancer disparities, or public health.

This position supports the implementation of high‑impact, community‑engaged cancer and behavioral health research focused on addressing health disparities. The incumbent brings deep expertise in research coordination, community partnership development, regulatory compliance, and capacity‑building for junior staff.

As a senior‑level professional, the Senior Research Associate 2 leads large‑scale, multisite studies and contributes to the strategic direction of BCSR by supporting infrastructure development, fostering new collaborations, and ensuring high standards of research integrity and cultural competence. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail‑oriented and mission‑driven professional to work at the intersection of research, community engagement, and health equity.

• Serves as lead coordinator for community‑based and clinic‑based studies focused on cancer prevention, screening, survivorship, and psychosocial outcomes.
• Recruit, consent, and enroll eligible research participants following IRB‑approved procedures in both community and clinic‑based settings to meet the needs of operational demands.
• Assist BCSR managers to deliver research services and technical assistance for cancer‑related projects, including participant recruitment and retention, data collection, survey development, and the creation of culturally appropriate materials.
• Monitor data integrity and ensure that all project activities adhere to protocol and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with Principal Investigators and managers to develop and refine study protocols, data collection instruments, recruitment plans, and timelines.
• Act as the primary point of…