Assistant Researcher

Position Overview

This position supports research projects and administrative efforts at the Cofrin Logan Center for Addiction Research and Treatment (University of Kansas). Responsibilities include recruitment, screening, enrollment, and data collection from research participants; preparing IRB regulatory documents; overseeing and training research support staff; preparing project reports for regular team meetings; managing participant compensation and lab databases; performing data cleaning and analysis duties; assisting in preparing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journal publication; maintaining Cofrin Logan Center spaces and office inventories; preparing and distributing promotional materials for Cofrin Logan Center events; coordinating and preparing documents for faculty and staff hires; overseeing and training administrative support staff —a representative summary of responsibilities is presented below; however, successful applicants may perform related duties as needed.

This position is contingent on funding. The successful candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.
 

Additional Candidate Instruction

A complete online application will include:

• Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
• Resume
• List of three (3) professional references

Only complete applications will be considered.

• Review of applications begins Thursday, April 18, 2024 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is received.  To ensure consideration, apply before the application review date.

Disclaimer

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