Principal Researcher

University of Chicago•Chicago, IL

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal Researcher provides a supportive research environment to a highly qualified recent PhD. The Principal Researcher collaborates with Professor Sarah Jabbour to enable Professor Jabbour’s research under her direction. The PR will be a major collaborator on scholarly work, and may be required to present that research at academic conferences. This position is expected to last one year with the possibility of a second.

Requirements

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Nice To Haves

ABD status by start date.
PhD by start date in a field relevant to the research being conducted.
PhD after one year of employment.
Proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks such as Pytorch.
Outstanding verbal and written skills.
Organizational and attention to detail skills.
Work independently with little supervision.
Self-motivated disposition.
Identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes.

Responsibilities

Conducts collaborative research with faculty to be presented at academic forums and published in peer-reviewed academic journals.
Collects data and conducts statistical analysis.
Conducts literature reviews and performs research.
Uses subject matter and best practices knowledge to perform lab and/or research-related duties and tasks.
Works independently to assist with project design.
Guides data collection, evaluation and analysis.
Designs and manages databases.
Writes reports, articles and manuscripts.
Performs other related work as needed.