Full time OPS position for Fall graduates!!!!

Full-time Clinical Research Position (OPS) at the UF Musculoskeletal Pain/Fatigue Research Lab.

Previous research experience is not required but appreciated! Our lab works on understanding the mechanisms of chronic pain and fatigue, and the applicant will only work with human participants! You will spend one-on-one time with an experienced principal investigator (Medical Doctor) learning the skills required for clinical research. This is a position that provides ample instructions and allows for the development of new skill necessary for working with human research subjects. This is an excellent position for new graduates looking for research experience.  Minimum time commitment required is one year (or two) depending on skill level!

Essential Research Functions:

·         Prepare and assist in human brain imaging studies (fMRI)

·         Prepare participants (subjects) for lab experimentation

·         Quantitative Sensory Testing of participants (thermal, mechanical, electrical, and chemical testing)

·         Evaluate and discuss data with Principal Investigator

·         Apply psychological tests

·         Develop excellent communication skills (you are going to work with human participants)

·         Supervise student volunteers and familiarize them with research protocols

·         Recruit subjects for clinical studies (phone calls, flyers, TV advertising, etc.)

·         Maintain database for data analysis

Applicants will receive a competitive salary ($13 - $16/h) and must be willing to commit to at least a year. This is a FULL-TIME position. Applicant must be available for 40 hours a week during the hours of 8 am-5 pm.  Recent graduates with competitive GPA should apply

Please send your Resume and Cover Letter to painresearch@medicine.ufl.edu

To learn more about the Center for Musculoskeletal Pain Research, please visit our website at www.rheum.med.ufl.edu