Department
About the Department
Job Summary
This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.
Responsibilities
- Applies research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge relevant to administer a research project.
- Manages lab and/or research-related duties and tasks.
- Helps conduct research projects according to plan and study timelines.
- Assists with preparation of regular progress reports.
- Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
- Supports data collection and analytical needs of research projects.
- Conducts literature reviews and assists with grant preparation.
- Helps generate data tables/figures as well as write reports and manuscripts.
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:
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Advanced degree in Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Data Science, Public Health Sciences (e.g. epidemiology or health services research) or a related field.
Experience:
- Knowledge and skills developed through 1 or more years of combined research, internship, and/or work experience in a related job discipline.
- Experience in designing/organizing health databases, data entry, and statistical programming/analysis.
- Previous experience with biomedical or public health research
Preferred Competencies
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills required for this position.
- Confidentiality related to sensitive scientific discoveries yet to be put in the public domain.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Understanding of biomedical terminologies preferred. experience with biomedical or public health research preferred.
- Exposure to fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of academic research.
- Problem solving skills.
- Ability to use and familiarity with standard statistical software (e.g. R, Stata, SAS, and/or Python).
- Ability to prioritize and manage workload to meet critical project milestones and deadlines.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
- Attention to detail.
- Confidentiality related to sensitive scientific discoveries yet to be put in the public domain.
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
FLSA Status
Pay Frequency
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Benefits Eligible
COVID-19 Vaccination or Approved Medical or Religious Exemption Required
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
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
About the Department
Job Summary
This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by contractual grant funding which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor of the contract. Employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these grant funds and satisfactory job performance.
Responsibilities
- Applies research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge relevant to administer a research project.
- Manages lab and/or research-related duties and tasks.
- Helps conduct research projects according to plan and study timelines.
- Assists with preparation of regular progress reports.
- Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
- Supports data collection and analytical needs of research projects.
- Conducts literature reviews and assists with grant preparation.
- Helps generate data tables/figures as well as write reports and manuscripts.
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:
---
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Advanced degree in Biomedical Sciences, Computer Science, Data Science, Public Health Sciences (e.g. epidemiology or health services research) or a related field.
Experience:
- Knowledge and skills developed through 1 or more years of combined research, internship, and/or work experience in a related job discipline.
- Experience in designing/organizing health databases, data entry, and statistical programming/analysis.
- Previous experience with biomedical or public health research
Preferred Competencies
- Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills required for this position.
- Confidentiality related to sensitive scientific discoveries yet to be put in the public domain.
- Effective communication skills and ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Understanding of biomedical terminologies preferred. experience with biomedical or public health research preferred.
- Exposure to fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures of academic research.
- Problem solving skills.
- Ability to use and familiarity with standard statistical software (e.g. R, Stata, SAS, and/or Python).
- Ability to prioritize and manage workload to meet critical project milestones and deadlines.
- Ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
- Attention to detail.
- Confidentiality related to sensitive scientific discoveries yet to be put in the public domain.
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
FLSA Status
Pay Frequency
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Benefits Eligible
COVID-19 Vaccination or Approved Medical or Religious Exemption Required
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
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.
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