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Clinical Research Professional, Department of Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine, MS

Cincinnati, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 Jul 2026

About the role

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors

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Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu.

UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, College of Medicine’s doctors and faculty are transforming the world of medicine every day. The Department of Neurology & Rehabilitation Medicine is a top-tier department with world-renowned faculty and staff. With world-class research, teaching and medical practice opportunities, why not choose the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine?

University of Cincinnati (UC) is one of the largest employers in the Cincinnati region, employing over 15,000 full-time and part time faculty, staff and student workers.

Founded in 1947, the UC Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine is revolutionizing medicine by connecting discovery and education to world-class care in neurological diseases. Our vision is to be the model organization that integrates neurologic clinical care, research and education.

UC’s Department of Neurology and Rehabilitation Medicine is seeking a full-time clinical research professional to assist in their clinical research for their MS Division located in Clifton. The incumbent will provide support and assistance to the research team in support of clinical research studies. Duties can span a broad range of activities or be primarily focused within one or more areas of the clinical research spectrum.

Essential Functions

Plan and coordinate clinical research projects.
Screen patients for inclusion in study based on pre-determined criteria.
In conjunction with the investigator, document and evaluate adverse events and response to treatment.
Perform routine physical/clinical procedures.
Coordinate nursing and patient care as applicable to research studies. Actively participate in patient care and/or patient follow-up.
Ensure compliance with contract principles, federal regulations, laws and University of Cincinnati (UC)/University of Cincinnati Physicians Company (UCPC) policy and operating procedures.
Assist in maintaining regulatory documentation, preparing IRB submissions.
Review and/or assist in subject informed consents and consent comprehension tests. Assist in drafting compliant advertisements as needed.
Liaison with medical staff, university departments, ancillary departments, satellite facilities, IRB, and industry contacts.
Ensure research staff complete all requisite training.
May serve as a resource person or act as a consultant within area of clinical expertise.
Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.