Job Duties/Responsibilities:
Clinical/Scientific (70%):
•Perform a limited set of advanced study procedures (e.g., adjustment of implantable neurostimulator parameters) under physician supervision.
•Contribute to and draft publication-quality reports of study progress and outcomes. This will include both textual and graphical design, with writing to communicate to audiences across a wide range of education and sophistication.
• Collaborate with domain experts to develop and maintain scientific procedures for the study, including creating study proposals for submission to funding bodies and sponsors.
•Review ongoing study results and monitoring data, making recommendations for adjustments to the study design as necessary to meet scientific objectives.
•Stay current with scientific and clinical literature related to neuromodulation for spinal cord injury, ensuring the ability to develop and articulate the scientific rationale behind study designs.
•Supervise and train clinical research coordinators and technicians on study protocols.

Regulatory (25%):
•Develop and write Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) and Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols for clinical trials of neurostimulation therapies, primarily for small-scale Early Feasibility pilots.

Administrative (5%):
•Maintain strong working relationships with study financial sponsors, device manufacturers, regulatory body representatives, data analytics teams, and university administrators.
•Represent the studies at key meetings, such as national scientific conferences or cross-institutional harmonization meetings, when appropriate.

Required Qualifications:
•Advanced degree (MD, PhD, or equivalent) with a minimum of two years of experience, in clinical research trials. Degrees in fields such as medicine, public health, and social sciences may qualify.

Preferred Qualifications:
•Experience in clinical practice and conducting clinical trials.
•Proven expertise in designing, leading, and publishing clinical research.
•Experience developing funding proposals for scientific or clinical studies, with a focus on grant submissions. 
•Skilled in independently drafting regulatory documents for clinical studies.
•Prior experience working with neurostimulation and medical devices.
 

Working at the University

At the University of Minnesota, you’ll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning.  We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services 
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits.

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