Associate Researcher I, Urology

About the Role

The Associate Researcher I will support the implementation and day-to-day coordination of the research study under the supervision of Drs. Ash Tewari and Dr. Nihal Mohamed. This role involves close collaboration with the Principal Investigators, Co-Investigators, and research team to support participant recruitment and follow-up, qualitative and quantitative data collection, regulatory activities, study database management, and overall project coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day research activities and support the successful implementation of the study.
• Assist with patient/participant recruitment and enrollment, including communicating with potential participants, providing study information, and coordinating screening and enrollment activities.
• Conduct and coordinate study follow-up assessments with enrolled participants according to the study protocol.
• Participate in qualitative and quantitative data collection, including assisting with focus group coordination, facilitation, and coding.
• Enter research data and maintain accurate and up-to-date study databases at ISMMS.
• Ensure accurate and timely collection, documentation, and management of research data.
• Prepare and submit regulatory documents required for human subjects research at ISMMS under the supervision of the Principal Investigators.
• Coordinate Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, continuing reviews, amendments, and other regulatory activities throughout the study.
• Coordinate research meetings and maintain communication among the research team and study collaborators.
• Organize and participate in weekly and biweekly research team meetings.
• Assist the Principal Investigators and Co-Investigators with preparation of continuation and final reports, manuscripts, presentations, and other study-related materials.
• Maintain study documentation and ensure compliance with institutional and study-specific policies and procedures.
• Perform other research coordination activities as needed to support successful completion of the study.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in science or related field required.
• No experience required. One year of research experience preferred.