What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate - Ophthalmic Clinical Trials and Research Methodology position at The Johns Hopkins University?
Requisition #: A-165368-11
Status: Full Time
Type: Faculty
School: School of Medicine
Department/Program: Department of Ophthalmology
Salary: 63,000 - 120,000
Location City: Baltimore
Location State: MD
Location Zip Code: 21287
Closing Date: Open until filled
To apply: apply.interfolio.com/165368
General Description
The Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute invites applications for a Research Associate position in the areas of ophthalmic clinical trials and research methodology. The Research Associate will join the team of a coordinating center for multicenter clinical research in ophthalmology and of the Wilmer Biostatistics Center. The team includes faculty and staff with expertise in biostatistics, epidemiology, ophthalmology, clinical trials, programmers, project coordinators and administrative personnel. The team is recognized for its capacity of initiating, designing and conducting ophthalmic clinical trials and of training research methodologies to the vision research field.
Primary duties of the faculty Research Associate include day-to-day management on research and administrative activities at the Coordinating Center of an NIH sponsored multicenter international clinical trial on eye disease. The Research Associate has a pivotal role in the Coordinating Center as the supervisor of overall quality assurance activities and Coordinating Center activities and plays an important role in facilitating an efficient, collaborative work environment at the Coordinating Center and facilitating professional and collaborative communications with clinical sites and other study units. Other duties of the position include supporting data management and analysis activities at the Coordinating Center and the Wilmer Biostatistics Center.
Qualifications
Please submit application materials vial the "Apply Now" link.
To apply for this position, visit: apply.interfolio.com/165368
Salary Range
The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.
Total Rewards
Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.
Pre-Employment Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu.
Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification.
EEO Is The Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly. The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Status: Full Time
Type: Faculty
School: School of Medicine
Department/Program: Department of Ophthalmology
Salary: 63,000 - 120,000
Location City: Baltimore
Location State: MD
Location Zip Code: 21287
Closing Date: Open until filled
To apply: apply.interfolio.com/165368
General Description
The Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute invites applications for a Research Associate position in the areas of ophthalmic clinical trials and research methodology. The Research Associate will join the team of a coordinating center for multicenter clinical research in ophthalmology and of the Wilmer Biostatistics Center. The team includes faculty and staff with expertise in biostatistics, epidemiology, ophthalmology, clinical trials, programmers, project coordinators and administrative personnel. The team is recognized for its capacity of initiating, designing and conducting ophthalmic clinical trials and of training research methodologies to the vision research field.
Primary duties of the faculty Research Associate include day-to-day management on research and administrative activities at the Coordinating Center of an NIH sponsored multicenter international clinical trial on eye disease. The Research Associate has a pivotal role in the Coordinating Center as the supervisor of overall quality assurance activities and Coordinating Center activities and plays an important role in facilitating an efficient, collaborative work environment at the Coordinating Center and facilitating professional and collaborative communications with clinical sites and other study units. Other duties of the position include supporting data management and analysis activities at the Coordinating Center and the Wilmer Biostatistics Center.
Qualifications
- Doctoral degree in a field of quantitative science.
- At least 2 years of research experience in an academic institution and in areas related to public health or clinical research.
- Proficiency in at least one statistical software such as R, Stata, or SAS.
- Experience with eye research projects as evidenced by publications and/or presentations in ophthalmology
- A strong team player and have excellent writing and communication skills.
Please submit application materials vial the "Apply Now" link.
To apply for this position, visit: apply.interfolio.com/165368
Salary Range
The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.
Total Rewards
Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The university is committed to providing qualified individuals access to all academic and employment programs, benefits and activities on the basis of demonstrated ability, performance and merit without regard to personal factors that are irrelevant to the program involved.
Pre-Employment Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu.
Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check including education verification.
EEO Is The Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf
Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.
Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.
The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly. The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
