Research Coordinator Sr.

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

253d • $24 - $31

About The Position

The Department of Comparative Human Development (CHD) is an interdisciplinary unit at the University of Chicago focused on the integrated study of human development across the lifespan, examining the interplay of biological, psychological, and sociocultural processes. CHD is home to the Development of Identities in Cultural Environments (DICE) Lab, which conducts research and partnerships aimed at supporting youth identity development and racial equity. The job performs routine assignments related to 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. Coordinates collection, analysis, processing and reporting of data and assists Principal Investigator (PI) in judging the validity of test data obtained in regard to social-behavioral research studies of limited complexity involving co-investigators, multiple campuses &/or universities. Performs administrative tasks to ensure project study flow and communication, supervises daily research activities involving lab members and research sites/participants; assists with data collection preparation, IRB protocols, financial records, and data cleaning/analyses; onboarding and training research assistants; grant writing and manuscript review; social media and digital communication. Completes all activities by strictly following all relevant current local, state, and federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB). The Research Study Coordinator will report to Dr. Leoandra Onnie Rogers in the Development of Identities in Cultural Environments (DICE) research group in the Department of Comparative Human Development at The University of Chicago. The Research Coordinator will work with and support graduate and undergraduate students on new and existing projects examining the development of identities (race, gender, sexuality, social class) among children and adolescents in diverse cultural and educational contexts and develop skills in qualitative, mixed-method, anti-racist research in human development.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Nice To Haves

• Must complete The University of Chicago's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years.
• Experience with project development, organization, and execution.
• Hands-on experience with basics of data analysis and programs (Qualtrics, SPSS, NVivo qualitative analysis software).

Responsibilities

• Participates in the planning and conduct of research study including participant recruitment and retention.
• Obtains informed consent.
• Administers tests and/or questionnaires following protocols.
• Collects, compiles, tabulates and processes responses.
• Gathers information.
• Extracts and analyzes data from medical charts.
• Completes basic clinical procedures such as drawing blood and obtaining blood pressure.
• Monitors and maintains systems for effective participant and data flow for studies.
• Designs and constructs experimental stimuli.
• Manages study databases which may include ensuring that data is collected and entered correctly.
• Reviews and analyzes data.
• Creates computer models, graphs, reports and summaries for use in publications, professional journals, and grant applications.
• Writes portions of grant applications.
• Co-authors scientific papers for presentation and publication.
• Researches and obtains funding.
• Creates and maintains study manuals regarding operating, safety, and etc. procedures.
• Ensures that all study documents associated with current local, state, and federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws and research protocols are completed in a timely manner.
• Manages website and lab communication and online presence.
• May process payments for research participants per study protocol.
• Creates lab financial plan and budget/audit expenses.
• Obtains sales quotes for lab equipment and supplies.
• Reviews and adjusts expenses to decrease costs.
• Oversees repair and maintenance of all lab equipment and ensures that lab supplies are ready and available when necessary.
• Maintains and reconciles expenditures and balances in regard to research accounts and budgets.
• Trains, directs, assigns duties to & may supervise research staff, students, residents and/or fellows.
• Acts as a mentor in regard to education of junior coordinators.
• 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.

Benefits

• The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree