Research Associate I – Human Subjects & EEG Studies

About the role

The University of Miami’s UHealth Medical Campus is seeking a full‑time Research Associate I to support human‑subjects research within the Miami Project. The role involves conducting laboratory experiments, managing participant visits, and contributing to data analysis and manuscript preparation.

Key responsibilities

• Interpret and follow research protocols and good research practice.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and perform routine assays.
• Recruit, screen, and enroll participants for human‑subjects studies.
• Schedule study visits, collect EEG, behavioral and questionnaire data.
• Enter, organize, and ensure quality of research data in databases.
• Perform calculations, statistical analysis, and assist with data interpretation.
• Maintain accurate research records and participant documentation in compliance with IRB and institutional policies.
• Support literature reviews, preparation of presentations, abstracts and manuscripts.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biomedical Engineering, Health Sciences, Cognitive Science or a related field.
• CITI Human Subjects Research certification (or obtain within 30 days of hire).
• No prior professional experience required; experience with human‑subjects research, EEG collection or behavioral testing is a plus.
• Ability to work onsite at the UHealth Medical Campus in Miami, FL.

Required skills

• EEG data acquisition
• Behavioral and questionnaire assessment administration
• Laboratory equipment operation
• Routine assay execution
• Statistical analysis and calculations
• Data entry and management
• Literature review
• Manuscript and abstract preparation