Department
BSD PSY - Keedy Lab
About the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Maintains recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assists with developing or amending study protocols; assists with developing data collection tools; assists with building databases; and provides general administrative support.
Has general awareness in research techniques or methods, regulatory policies and procedures, and relevant scientific field.
Coordinates and supports the day-to-day activities of research projects and ongoing studies.
Supports the collection, organization, and analysis of research data, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of research and some clinical research data.
Performs various aspects of clinical research, such as collecting and processing specimens, interviewing subjects, taking vital signs, and contributing to the case report.
Performs EEG, eye-tracking, and MRI data collection and maintains associated data.
Reviews protocols and provides information to the care team on adjusting treatments based on individual patient needs.
Coordinates and may participate in quality assurance reviews conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.
Analyzes study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.
Must have reliable transportation as this position requires travel to multiple research locations.
Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's in field relevant to the research (Psychology).
Experience:
Experience with clinical assessment.
Experience with programming or script-driven data analyses.
Experience with human subjects behavioral testing.
Preferred Competencies
Highly organized.
Warm and professional interpersonal style.
Motivated to learn challenging new skills.
Experience contributing to research manuscripts, reports, or publications.
Ability to work autonomously.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Pay Rate Type
FLSA Status
Pay Range
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.
Benefits Eligible
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.
Posting Statement
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Skills Required
- College or university degree in a related field
- Less than 2 years of related work experience / knowledge and skills developed through <2 years
- Experience performing EEG, eye-tracking, or MRI data collection (preferred listed but programming/script-driven analyses listed as preferred)
- Reliable transportation for travel to multiple research locations
- Resume (must be uploaded)
- Cover letter (must be uploaded)
- Drug test (required as part of hiring)
- Motor vehicle record inquiry (required)
What We Do
The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to rigorous inquiry and intellectual freedom draws pathbreaking scholars to our global campuses, where field-defining ideas are born that challenge and change the world. The University of Chicago has its main campus on Chicago's South Side and seven international campuses and centers throughout the world. Students can choose from 53 majors and 47 minors in the undergraduate College, with four divisions and seven professional schools for graduate study.
