Full-time
Clinical Research Position (OPS) at the UF Musculoskeletal Pain/Fatigue
Research Lab.
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 or improving 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 (two years preferred). Previous research experience is not
required but appreciated!
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.
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
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