Location: Chicago, IL Job Description: Research and lab administration: leads project team in the implementation of research and programming; troubleshoots issues with project teams; advises on data collection strategy; supports research design; provides expert guidance on IRB protocols; manages controlled trial registration submissions; leads research implementation protocols, presentations, and workshops for full lab team.
Data management and dissemination: ensures adherence to highest standards of data security and storage; conducts quality assurance/auditing on research protocol; manages process for making data publicly available; build data systems and protocol in consultation with PhD team.
Grant administration: supports reporting to sponsors; drafts programmatic reports/memos.
Partnerships: develops strategic research implementation partnerships; meets with organizations and students interested in CHPPP/BIP Labâ™s research; leads written and verbal reports and presentations to potential and existing research partners; leads strategic partner recruitment across projects, supports preparation of study specific promotional materials.
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.
Presents research findings at meetings and conferences, as well as to funding agencies. Conducts literature reviews. Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relations with groups and individuals, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies or to develop information and interpret findings.
Performs other related work as needed.
Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelorâ™s degree in a relevant field of study (psychology, public policy, sociology, education, or related social science discipline). Masterâ™s degree or equivalent experience. Experience: Project management. 5 years experience with research design and implementation, data management, and procedures of a university IRB. 5 years experience working with community-based organizations and with racially/ethnically diverse populations. Preferred Competencies Excellent team player â" collaborative, reliable, ability to receive and give constructive feedback, flexible, supportive. Ability to take initiative, problem solve with minimal supervision, exercise good judgment, prioritize, and work under pressure during high volume times. Project management experience. Demonstrated ability to be resourceful and creative in problem-solving. Experience with research design and implementation. Experience working with community-based organizations and with racially/ethnically diverse populations preferred Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong analytical skill. Application Documents Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter (preferred) 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.
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