Description The goal is to establish a systemic program for outcomes research for the department. The Research Associate (RA) position within the will work under supervision and is expected to carry out complex research assignments focused on vascular surgical outcomes in both prospective and retrospective fashion using both institutional and administrative database. The RA will contribute to the experimental design and executing designed experiments for the project. The RA will participate in the development and implementation of new and/or revised research methodologies and techniques. In addition, the RA will also participate in basic science research project while performing advanced molecular, biomedical, and cellular techniques. The RA will collect, analyze, interpret, and evaluate research data. Other responsibilities include preparing scientific manuscripts, articles, abstracts, and research reports for publication in peer-reviewed journals. The RA is expected to attend and present at local and national scientific conferences, workshops, and seminars as well as conducting critical analysis of research literature related to research being investigated. Required For All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. Equal Opportunity Employer -- minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity