Research Analyst

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

1d • $24 - $34

About The Position

In the Cognition Emotion Neuroscience Laboratory (CENSL) studies the overlap between cognitive and emotional neural systems, with a major focus on psychotic disorders.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's in field relevant to the research (Psychology).
• Experience with clinical assessment.
• Experience with programming or script-driven data analyses.
• Experience with human subjects behavioral testing.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintains recruiting and scheduling research subjects
• Assists with developing or amending study protocols
• Assists with developing data collection tools
• Assists with building databases
• Provides general administrative support
• 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

Benefits

• The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level