Assistant Director, CDR Labs

Department
 

Booth Booth CDR: Operations - Kwong

About the Department
 

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges. Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment. Chicago Booth is proud to claim: -an unmatched faculty. -degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents. -a global body of nearly 50,000 accomplished alumni. - strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities. As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment. For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.

Job Summary
 

The Assistant Director of CDR Labs will supervise operations of the CDR Mindworks Lab, including managing and training research professionals and research assistants who conduct research in the lab, and providing oversight of the operations, systems, and facilities that support Mindworks research. The Assistant Director will direct project management procedures for all research to be conducted in the lab by CDR-affiliated faculty, graduate students, and postdocs. In this capacity, the Assistant Director will ensure all research projects are carried out successfully by CDR research professionals and research assistants, from the initial project request through the conclusion of the study.

Responsibilities

• Oversees, schedules, hires, and trains research assistants and research professionals who will conduct research with participants in the Mindworks lab.  Serve as the primary managerial point of contact for CDR lab staff.
• Directs daily lab operations, including oversight of participant intake/consent procedures, organization and scheduling of daily studies conducted in the lab, maintenance of proper record-keeping of participant data and research management, as well as payment and incentives provided for participation.
• Manages data and prepares reports related to research operations metrics.
• Maintains and tracks equipment for the lab, and maintains proper systems and tools used to support data collection in the lab.
• Leads weekly CDR Lab staff meetings to report, review, and discuss operational procedures and outcomes.
• Provides consulting for faculty, postdocs, and graduate students on their study designs, on issues including technical requirements, recruitment considerations, and ethics-related issues, to help optimize and troubleshoot research studies to be carried out in the CDR Labs. 
• Directs the project management procedures for studies conducted in Mindworks by CDR-affiliated faculty, graduate students, and postdocs, ensuring the full scope of work for each managed study is carried out appropriately by research professionals and research assistants.
• Oversees the design and management of recruitment methods for specific demographic and population needs, engineering creative solutions to recruit participants into Mindworks as necessary, in coordination with the CDR Communications team and CDR lab managers.
• Maintains excellent, timely communication regarding research operations with CDR faculty, students, postdocs, and staff.
• Keeps up-to-date with Institutional Review Board policy and ethical guidelines in human subjects research, as well as state-of-the art methods and tools in behavioral science research.  Provides support and best-practice recommendations to CDR researchers related to these guidelines and policies.
• Reconciles research expenses using UChicago ePayment and GEMS online systems as necessary.
• Assists in designing and delivering training and professional development events for the CDR Labs team.
• Assists in organizing and staffing CDR-sponsored events (Think Better lecture series, etc.) as needed.
• Develops and maintains productive relationships with organizational partners in support of the labs.  Maintains communications with partners, including all necessary reporting to partner organizations.
• Applies research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge relevant to administer a research project. With a moderate level of direction, manages lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Helps develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan.
• Takes responsibility for the following non-laboratory duties: transcribing and coding data; developing data collection instruments; presenting research; and recruiting and scheduling research subjects. Acquires higher-level skills and knowledge in the process.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

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

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in the area of psychology, organizational behavior, or marketing.

Experience:

• Experience in conducting computer, web-based, and interpersonal interaction-based experiments.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Preferred Competencies

• Familiarity with behavioral science research methods.
• Previous experience in managing research teams and research projects.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as organizational skills.
• Work independently with little supervision; possess a self-motivated disposition; identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes, all while achieving key objectives resulting in desired outcomes.
• Excellent strategic planning, critical thinking, analytical, and persuasion skills.
• Handle multiple detailed tasks/projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with colleagues, as well as with students, faculty and corporate contacts in a multitude of communication methods i.e., in person, email, phone.
• Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (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
 

Research

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

37.5

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

COVID-19 Vaccination or Approved Medical or Religious Exemption Required
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

Effective October 15, 2021, the University of Chicago requires COVID vaccination for all students, faculty, and staff members. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

 

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

 

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.

Department
 

Booth Booth CDR: Operations - Kwong

About the Department
 

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges. Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment. Chicago Booth is proud to claim: -an unmatched faculty. -degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents. -a global body of nearly 50,000 accomplished alumni. - strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities. As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment. For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.

Job Summary
 

The Assistant Director of CDR Labs will supervise operations of the CDR Mindworks Lab, including managing and training research professionals and research assistants who conduct research in the lab, and providing oversight of the operations, systems, and facilities that support Mindworks research. The Assistant Director will direct project management procedures for all research to be conducted in the lab by CDR-affiliated faculty, graduate students, and postdocs. In this capacity, the Assistant Director will ensure all research projects are carried out successfully by CDR research professionals and research assistants, from the initial project request through the conclusion of the study.

Responsibilities

• Oversees, schedules, hires, and trains research assistants and research professionals who will conduct research with participants in the Mindworks lab.  Serve as the primary managerial point of contact for CDR lab staff.
• Directs daily lab operations, including oversight of participant intake/consent procedures, organization and scheduling of daily studies conducted in the lab, maintenance of proper record-keeping of participant data and research management, as well as payment and incentives provided for participation.
• Manages data and prepares reports related to research operations metrics.
• Maintains and tracks equipment for the lab, and maintains proper systems and tools used to support data collection in the lab.
• Leads weekly CDR Lab staff meetings to report, review, and discuss operational procedures and outcomes.
• Provides consulting for faculty, postdocs, and graduate students on their study designs, on issues including technical requirements, recruitment considerations, and ethics-related issues, to help optimize and troubleshoot research studies to be carried out in the CDR Labs. 
• Directs the project management procedures for studies conducted in Mindworks by CDR-affiliated faculty, graduate students, and postdocs, ensuring the full scope of work for each managed study is carried out appropriately by research professionals and research assistants.
• Oversees the design and management of recruitment methods for specific demographic and population needs, engineering creative solutions to recruit participants into Mindworks as necessary, in coordination with the CDR Communications team and CDR lab managers.
• Maintains excellent, timely communication regarding research operations with CDR faculty, students, postdocs, and staff.
• Keeps up-to-date with Institutional Review Board policy and ethical guidelines in human subjects research, as well as state-of-the art methods and tools in behavioral science research.  Provides support and best-practice recommendations to CDR researchers related to these guidelines and policies.
• Reconciles research expenses using UChicago ePayment and GEMS online systems as necessary.
• Assists in designing and delivering training and professional development events for the CDR Labs team.
• Assists in organizing and staffing CDR-sponsored events (Think Better lecture series, etc.) as needed.
• Develops and maintains productive relationships with organizational partners in support of the labs.  Maintains communications with partners, including all necessary reporting to partner organizations.
• Applies research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge relevant to administer a research project. With a moderate level of direction, manages lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Helps develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan.
• Takes responsibility for the following non-laboratory duties: transcribing and coding data; developing data collection instruments; presenting research; and recruiting and scheduling research subjects. Acquires higher-level skills and knowledge in the process.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

---
Work Experience:

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

---
Certifications:

---

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in the area of psychology, organizational behavior, or marketing.

Experience:

• Experience in conducting computer, web-based, and interpersonal interaction-based experiments.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Preferred Competencies

• Familiarity with behavioral science research methods.
• Previous experience in managing research teams and research projects.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as organizational skills.
• Work independently with little supervision; possess a self-motivated disposition; identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes, all while achieving key objectives resulting in desired outcomes.
• Excellent strategic planning, critical thinking, analytical, and persuasion skills.
• Handle multiple detailed tasks/projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with colleagues, as well as with students, faculty and corporate contacts in a multitude of communication methods i.e., in person, email, phone.
• Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (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
 

Research

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

37.5

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

COVID-19 Vaccination or Approved Medical or Religious Exemption Required
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

Effective October 15, 2021, the University of Chicago requires COVID vaccination for all students, faculty, and staff members. Individuals may claim exemption from the vaccine requirement for medical or religious reasons.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

 

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

 

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.