Summer Medical Student Research Assistant - Neurology (Movement Disorder Programs)

Department:

SOM KC Neurology

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Parkinson's Disease Center - Students

Position Title:

Summer Medical Student Research Assistant - Neurology (Movement Disorder Programs)

Job Family Group:

Students & GRA/GTA/GA

Job Description Summary:

The Summer Medical Student Research Assistant in the Department of Neurology will support the Movement Disorders Program in ongoing clinical and translational research focused on Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, essential tremor, dystonia, and related movement disorders. Through this experience, the student will gain hands-on exposure to academic neurology and clinical research while developing a deeper understanding of movement disorders and research design. The role also includes completing a research project suitable for presentation, as well as building essential skills in data collection and scientific writing.

Job Description:

Job Duties:

• Assist with data abstraction and data entry.
• Conduct literature reviews and support a mentored research project.
• Participate in clinical research team meetings.
• Support clinical trial activities (non-procedural).
• Observe movement disorder clinic evaluations (as appropriate).

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Education: Current medical student.

• This position requires enrollment in a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position.  The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations.

Work Experience: Experience or interest in neurology, neuroscience, or clinical research as demonstrated by application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

Work Experience: Experience with REDCap or basic statistics.

Skills

• Organization
• Communication

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Employee Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Part time

Rate Type:

Hourly

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above. 

Pay Range:

$7.25 - $25.00

Minimum

$7.25

Midpoint

$16.12

Maximum

$25.00