Medical University of South Carolina ยท 1 day ago
Research Assistant
Charleston, SC
Full-time
Onsite
New GradMedical University of South Carolina is focused on advancing research in the field of epidemiology, particularly in vector-borne diseases. The Research Assistant will support data-driven research, contribute to scientific publications, and engage in professional development activities.
Hiring Manager
Abe Mollalo
Responsibilities
Prepare, clean, geocode, and analyze geospatial and remote-sensing datasets
Conduct spatial and statistical analyses using R or Python
Develop data visualizations, figures, and analytical summary reports
Support manuscript development, abstracts, posters, and scientific presentations
Data preparation, analysis and modeling. The student will assist with collecting, cleaning and processing large datasets, from multiple sources to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability
Contribute to manuscript development and assist with publications. Student will assist with the preparation and development of manuscripts, assist with literature reviews, citation management, and reference formatting, and support the submission and revision for academic and professional publications
Participate in and help organize meetings, seminars, and conferences; prepare and deliver research presentations. The student will actively participate in research meetings and seminars to share progress and ideas
Qualification
Required
Prepare, clean, geocode, and analyze geospatial and remote-sensing datasets
Conduct spatial and statistical analyses using R or Python
Develop data visualizations, figures, and analytical summary reports
Support manuscript development, abstracts, posters, and scientific presentations
Data preparation, analysis and modeling. The student will assist with collecting, cleaning and processing large datasets, from multiple sources to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability
Contribute to manuscript development and assist with publications. Student will assist with the preparation and development of manuscripts, assist with literature reviews, citation management, and reference formatting, and support the submission and revision for academic and professional publications
Participate in and help organize meetings, seminars, and conferences; prepare and deliver research presentations. The student will actively participate in research meetings and seminars to share progress and ideas
Preferred
Background in public health, environmental health, epidemiology, health geography, bioinformatics, or a related discipline
Experience with R or Python
Introductory familiarity with GIS tools (ArcGIS, QGIS, or similar)
Strong interest in environmental health, geospatial data, or infectious-disease topics
Good communication skills and readiness to learn new analytical methods
Coursework or early experience in environmental health, disease ecology, epidemiology, or GIS
Exposure to remote-sensing datasets is helpful but not required
Familiarity with spatial statistics, machine learning is a plus
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks
Company
Medical University of South Carolina
The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is a public institution of higher learning the purpose of which is to preserve and optimize human life in South Carolina and beyond.
Founded in 1824
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
Medical University of South Carolina has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Patrick J Cawley
CEO, MUSC Health and Executive Vice President for Health Affairs, University
Richard C. Hundorfean, MBA
Chief Executive Officer, MUSC Rehabilitation Hospital an affiliate of Encompass Health
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