Research Assistant

About The Department

To honor our promise to always put our patients first and to be ever mindful of each patients dignity and individuality, we must also be at the forefront of transformative discovery and innovation in psychiatric care.

Department

BSD PSY - Grant Lab

Addictive, Compulsive, and Impulsive Disorders Lab is recruiting for a Research Assistant which includes subject interviews for treatment, imaging, and observational studies; working with large datasets for data entry and analysis; running MRI scans; coordinating with study sponsors; writing and/or editing manuscripts and presenting research. Works alongside another coordinator to help manage the day-to-day processes of the lab. Under limited direction, but can work as a team.

Collects, records and analyzes data. Conducts literature reviews. Participates in writing reports and manuscripts. Oversees management of several studies. Ensures compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies. Works directly with research subjects on a daily or weekly basis. Able to attend conferences to present individual research.

• Subject interviews for treatment, imaging, and observational studies.
• Working with large datasets for data entry and analysis.
• Running MRI scans.
• Coordinating with study sponsors.
• Writing and/or editing manuscripts and presenting research.
• Provides technical and administrative support for a research project.
• Collects and enters data. Assists in analyzing data. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• May assist recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assisting with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases; and providing general administrative support. Is developing skills in research techniques or methods, regulatory policies and procedures, and relevant scientific field.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum qualifications include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

• Prior experience in clinical research and work in mental health.
• Experience with human subjects behavioral testing.

• Working knowledge of MS Word and Excel.

• Highly organized.
• Warm and professional interpersonal style.
• Motivated to learn challenging new skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding attention to detail and the ability to adapt and adjust to changing work situations and assignments.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and function both as a team member and be involved in program problem solving.

• Cover letter (required)
• Resume (required)

When applying, the document(s)
MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Research

Individual Contributor

40

No

No

No

Hourly

Non-Exempt

$21.63 - $28.85

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

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