Senior Research Analyst

Department
 

BSD OBG - Lindau Lab

About the Department
 

The Lindau Laboratory at the University of Chicago is an interdisciplinary, fast-paced laboratory performing human-level observational, interventional, health services, geospatial and agent-based modeling research motivated by a fundamental concern for the principle of justice in health and health care. Over the last several years, the lab has grown rapidly in the number, complexity and size of our data assets; the number and span of our internal and external collaborations; and in our primary data sharing activities. The Lab, funded predominantly by agencies of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services along with private philanthropy currently employs about 20 full and part-time researchers across disciplines including epidemiology, gerontology, anthropology, public health, and health care communications. The lab routinely collaborates across disciplines, University of Chicago units, and with investigators at other institutions including experts in the fields of computer science, design, architecture, psychology, public health and other medical and social science fields. In addition to her scholarly work, Dr. Lindau is a practicing gynecologist with specialized expertise in prevalence, prevention and treatment of sexual disorders in women. The work of the lab focuses in two main areas: 1) integration of social with medical care and population health improvement, with a particular concern for people living in high-poverty communities and; 2) preservation and treatment of female sexuality in the context of aging, cancer and other common diseases. 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.

Job Summary
 

The job participates in scientific research projects. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Writes articles, reports and manuscripts. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings. This analyst position draws heavily and about equally on intermediate to advanced quantitative, qualitative and textual analysis skills applied in support of studies focused on women’s health, aging, and the health of marginalized populations.

Responsibilities

• Data analysis and data management for both qualitative and quantitative analyses: Performs, with support of the Senior Research Data Analyst and Director of Research and Data Governance, advanced analytic tasks to accomplish the scientific aims of the lab’s research.

• Supervises research assistants in primary data collection in clinical trials, observational studies, and community-based data collection efforts.

• Conducts statistical analyses; demonstrated proficiency in descriptive, multivariable, and/or other advanced analyses using large datasets; duplicate analyses as part of the lab’s quality assurance protocol.

• Conducts analyses of qualitative data collected for various lab projects.

• Independently creates and manages databases with support of research assistant staff and trainees and prepare datasets for analysis.

• Drafts presentations and manuscripts, including as first author and presenter, for the purposes of presentation at scientific meetings and publication in peer-reviewed literature.

• Project management: Manages, with support from the Research Director and PI, the scientific elements of study planning, monitoring, and execution of investigator-initiated research efforts to ensure timely progress toward scientific milestones and deliverables.

• Performs significant role in the design, development and implementation of quantitative and qualitative research studies.

• Collaborates on research grant applications.

• Independently contributes to development of study design and acquisition of data, and ensures fidelity to the study protocol, applying advanced knowledge of and contributing direction to the overall analytic plan.

• Independently develops IRB protocols and collaborates with senior staff at the IRB to iterate protocols to comply with new IRB and HIPAA regulations or other guidance.

• Independently tracks data collection progress, identifies deviations from projected accrual plans, directs solutions to correct course, collaborates with research operations lead to ensure data collection progresses on budget and on time.

• Research support: Supports ongoing research projects in the lab.

• Assists with ongoing data monitoring tasks, including data cleaning and reporting, through creation of reports.

• Contributes to survey development tasks, including questionnaire design and logic, and protocol development for both quantitative and qualitative data collection.

• Performs literature reviews.

• Trains and mentors research trainees: interacts regularly, including on an as-needed/open-door basis, with research trainees in the lab to support their scholarly activities.

• Contributes to recruitment of research trainees, fellows and staff.

• Ensures trainees meet project milestones and ensures completion of trainees’ research learning objectives.

• Advises trainees on data collection, analysis and dissemination.

• 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.

• Supports data collection and analytical needs of research projects. Conducts literature reviews and helps write reports and manuscripts. Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.

• 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.

• Takes responsibility for the following laboratory duties: recognizing abnormal results and varying conditions or procedures to correct problems; setting up and performing experiments. Analyze the meaning, significance, causes, and effects of the subject.

• 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:

• Master in related field (public health, epidemiology, etc).

Experience:

• A minimum of three years of relevant research experience.

• Knowledge and experience related to women’s sexual health and social drivers of health.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent critical thinking/problem solving skills.

• Strong analytic skills as well as proficiency in STATA, R or equivalent programs required; ArcGIS experience.

• Expertise in epidemiology, social science, populations studies, clinical trials and/or community health.

• Experience in grant writing, manuscript writing and writing and implementing human subjects protocols.

• Proven expert level proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and scientific search engines.

• Demonstrated leadership, interpersonal and relationship building skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently or in team in a fast-paced, environment.

• Excellent organization and verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to work effectively with people from many backgrounds.

• Ability to work with sensitive subject matter and maintain strict confidentiality regarding research subjects and patients.

Working Conditions

• Office/Lab.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (preferred)

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
 

40

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

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