Position Summary

The Center for Lower Extremity Ambulatory Research (CLEAR) in the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine invites applications for a full­ time Research Associate position. The Research Associate will contribute to ongoing and future research and clinical activities associated with Scholl College's Human Performance Laboratory. Position is affiliated with a NIH grant regarding offloading diabetic foot ulcers.

Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; short term and long-term disability plans; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b)-retirement plan which includes a 10% employer contribution after 2 years of service. RFUMS is committed to employee wellbeing and work-life balance. Full time staff are eligible for 3 weeks of vacation, 15 sick days, and 13 holidays plus two floating holidays. That is a minimum of 30 paid days off each year!

Who We Are

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFUMS), is located in the city of North Chicago, Illinois, between the thriving cities of Chicago and Milwaukee at the northeast corner of Illinois. RFUMS’s main campus is home to a richly diverse community. It is the only graduate health science university in the United States proudly named after a woman scientist. The university embodies the spirit of inquiry and excellence modeled by its namesake Dr. Rosalind Franklin and captured in its’ mission: to serve the nation through the education of health professionals and the discovery of knowledge dedicated to improving the health of its people

Rosalind Franklin University is comprised of six Schools: the Chicago Medical School, College of Health Professions, Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, the College of Pharmacy, the School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, and the College of Nursing. Rosalind Franklin University enrolls approximately 2,000 students per academic year and is supported by 1650 full and part-time faculty and 415 staff members. The university has educated more than 17,000 medical and advanced health sciences degree graduates in the United States and worldwide.

Inclusiveness and diversity are integral to RFUMS and CLEAR’s commitment to excellence in research, engagement and education. We encourage applications from candidates that identify with groups that are historically underrepresented in medicine and science. With our core values in mind we strive to attract superior talent embodying – civility, diversity, excellence, innovation, scholarship, and teamwork.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting in human subject recruitment, retention and data collections for a current grant related to different treatment options to heal diabetic foot ulcers
• Employee will have research project responsibilities in both the clinical and biomechanics laboratory environments, including independent collection of human subjects study data as well as supporting efforts of other study team members. 
• Responsible for procuring and managing technological and clinical supplies/resources for studies. 
• Responsible as assigned for other evolving research and clinical activities within CLEAR and the Department of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

Conditions of Employment

• Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check
• Compliance with the current COVID19 vaccination policy

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related profession
• Background in human subjects research or working in a clinical setting 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong interprofessional and organizational skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to efficiently work in independent and collaborative settings
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and adapt to evolving needs

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with human subjects research or working with patients with diabetes and diabetic foot ulcers
• Experience working with a variety of tools for the objective assessment of human movement
• Experience in statistical analysis techniques and publishing original research in peer reviewed journals
• Broad experience in varied software applications such as Microsoft Office, electronic health records systems, data processing/analysis applications 
• Prior experience with applications for and/or administration of research grants
• An advanced degree beyond bachelors is preferred 

Typical Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

EOE, Including Disability / Vets