Research Analyst - Chicago, United States - The University of Chicago

The University of Chicago

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Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

Department

BSD MED - Center for Health and the Social Sciences - Oral Health

About the Department

Job Summary

The Research Analyst will play a critical role in supporting the Program in Oral Health at UChicago for the academic year.

The role will primarily work on conducting scholarly research, writing literature reviews, analyzing data collected, drafting proposals and manuscripts, and presenting scholarly findings.

Specifically, they willy work with Dr.

David Kim (Department of Medicine and Public Health Sciences) on the development and validation of the US Oral Health Microsimulation (OHM) model for older adults.

The US OHM model aims to predict national trajectories of oral health (tooth decay, tooth loss, and periodontal disease), oral-health-related health outcomes (e.g., diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, oral cancers), and economic outcomes (oral health and general health care use and associated spending) among older adults.

The position will also provide analytical support to other oral health related projects in the Program in Oral Health as needed.

Responsibilities:

Conducting scholarly research, writing literature reviews and presenting scholarly findings.
Data analysis and programming.
Drafting proposals and manuscripts.
Protects patients and data confidentiality by ensuring security of research data and personal health information and compliance with federal regulations and sponsor protocols.
Understands the federal research regulations and identifies the federal research organizations' role in regulating human research participation.
May prepare and maintain protocol submissions and revisions.
Prepares for or participate in quality assurance audits conducted by study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review groups.
Participates in studyrelated 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.
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:
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree

Experience:

Knowledge of medical terminology/environment.
Preferred Competencies
Interact and communicate with clarity, tact, and courtesy with patrons, patients, staff, faculty, students, and others.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Strong data management skills and attention to detail.
Ability to understand complex documents (e.g., clinical trials).
Handle competing demands with diplomacy and enthusiasm.
Absorb large amounts of information quickly.
Adaptability to changing working situations and work assignments.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (required)

Job Family

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

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