Department
BSD PED - Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics - Msall Lab
About the Department
The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Chicago is a dynamic and stimulating place to work. We strive for the highest level of complex care for children from diagnosis and treatment; provide outstanding education and training for students, postgraduate scholars, and physicians; and nurture the research of Department scholars who seek to elucidate the causes of pediatric disease and identify promising new therapies. In addition to our provision of clinical care at UChicago Medicine (UCM) Comer Children’s Hospital and at our regional sites, we are currently expanding our clinical care across Northern Illinois and Northwestern Indiana. In collaboration with our partners in the Chicagoland Children’s Health Alliance (CCHA; Advocate Children’s Hospital, and NorthShore University Health System). CCHA has responsibility for the care of almost 1 million children. The Department has 6 ambulatory sites and 3 inpatient sites of care across the region with the goal of providing care ‘close to home’ whenever feasible (https://pediatrics.uchicago.edu/). Our mission is to improve the health of every child entrusted to us in an inclusive environment that is committed to family-centered care, clinical excellence, impactful scholarship, effective disease prevention, and advocacy for the appropriate care of every child. We are especially committed to the children on the South Side of Chicago and to altering the inequities in healthcare. The Department of Pediatrics has approximately 185 physicians, physician-scientists, and scientists in 15 sections that cover the range of pediatric care. Our education program serves the students of the College, the Pritzker School of Medicine (PSOM), 70 categorical pediatric residents, 6 child neurology residents, 58 fellows, and numerous graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. The Department has a staff of 220 advanced practice providers, administrators, research administrators, clinical research associates, and laboratory staff. The Department has an expanding portfolio of Federal, Foundational, and Philanthropic awards, and is committed to doubling its research base in the next three years. The section of developmental pediatrics is an interdisciplinary center of neurodevelopmental and behavioral faculty, fellows, advanced practice nursing, developmental psychology, health services and epidemiology committed to improving life course outcomes of children with early onset disabilities. Our goal is to examine facilitators and barriers that optimize health, functioning and participation for children, adolescents, and young adults with developmental disabilities in collaboration with families and community supports.
Job Summary
The Research Analyst 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. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings.
The Research Analyst will work in coordination with a Primary Investigator in the Section of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics and will provide administrative, technical and translation support for various research projects related to life course outcomes after prematurity, lived life experiences for teens and adults with early onset neurodevelopmental disorders including cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, autism spectrum, and complex ADHD. We seek a strong multi-tasker with excellent communication skills who will thrive in a dynamic project-based environment.
Primary responsibilities include organization of research data, quality assurance of data collection, research activity reporting, maintaining research protocols and other duties assigned.
This one-year, at-will position is wholly 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
Prepares and organizes research materials for partner organizations.
Curates and configures research materials including digital devices, tools, and assessments.
Oversees communication with research participants.
Supports development of ongoing research projects.
Supports logistics of implementing all data collection in the field.
Cleans, formats and audit data files.
Transcribes and codes qualitative data.
Monitors and reports on the progress of research projects.
Analyzes study-related documentation, such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional review board documents, or progress reports.
Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
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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
Scheduled Weekly Hours
20
Drug Test Required
Yes
Health Screen Required
Yes
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Pay Range
$24.03 - $33.65
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in theBenefits Guidebook.
Posting Statement
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