Research Assistant 3 – Public Health (Part‑time)

About the role

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Public Health seeks a part‑time Research Assistant 3 to support innovative research focused on opioid use disorder and medication‑assisted treatment. The role involves planning experiments, analyzing data, and assisting participants through recovery‑guided counseling.

Key responsibilities

• Plan and implement research experiments according to established protocols.
• Assess feasibility of implementing innovations and analyze data trends.
• Prepare reports, presentations, scientific papers, and manuscripts.
• Maintain inventory of supplies and equipment, placing orders as needed.
• Provide manual‑guided counseling (Recovery Guide) to participants in the ICC‑MOUD program.
• Engage participants in learning about opioid use disorder, MOUD with buprenorphine, and develop individualized recovery plans.
• Document counseling sessions, schedule assessments, and follow up on appointments.
• Ensure compliance with university policies, safety, ethics, and regulatory requirements.

Required profile

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum three years of relevant experience.
• Experience with opioid use disorder (lived experience preferred) or related fields.

Required skills