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    Temporary Research Assistant - Chicago, United States - University of Chicago

    University of Chicago
    University of Chicago Chicago, United States

    4 weeks ago

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    Description
    Department

    BSD IPP - Research

    About the Department


    The newly created Institute for Population and Precision Health (IPPH), located in the Biological Sciences Division, will integrate a wide spectrum of factors such as human health behaviors, environmental factors, social and economic factors, policies and genetic determinants of health, into studies focused on the treatment and prevention of disease, as well as the maintenance of wellness.

    Leveraging and integrating the University of Chicago's considerable institutional strength in population science with research spanning diverse fields such as genetic medicine, cancer epidemiology, microbiome, and epigenomics, the Institute will have the common goal of improving human health outcomes.

    Another major goal of the Institute will be to develop a new multidisciplinary training program to equip researchers with emerging tools and methods to conduct precision health research within a population health framework.

    Our faculty lead research projects in biostatistics, epidemiology and health services research and participate in interdisciplinary teams with faculty in other departments to address complex problems in health and healthcare, in our communities and around the globe.

    Job Information


    Job Summary:


    This temporary position is to support the Institute for Population and Precision Health (IPPH) data research and IT efforts for our research programs in 2023.

    This position is largely remote, with the possibility of in-person tasks in the IPPH offices at the University of Chicago Medical Center in Hyde Park.

    The primary functions of the position will be to assist in data collection and analysis for the All of Us Research Program (All of Us) and the Chicago Multiethnic Prevention and Surveillance Study (COMPASS).

    This Temporary Student Research Assistant (SRA) will assist program investigators and staff in data collection, cleaning, and analysis. The SRA may also assist in developing the IPPH Electronic Research Management System (ERMS) in Python and TypeScript.


    Responsibilities:

    • Assist program investigators and staff in data collection, cleaning, and analysis Aid in enrollment for research programs. That will entail helping potential participants that have technological difficulties.
    • Assist in developing the IPPH Electronic Research Management System (ERMS) in Python and TypeScript.
    • Conduct follow-up phone calls to research participants.
    • Learn and understand the IPPH research programs.
    • Distribute marketing materials or set up areas to leave marketing materials to current and potential partners.

    Competencies:

    • Knowledge in relevant field.
    • Analytical skills.
    • Problem-solving skills.
    • Attention to detail.
    • Organizational skills.
    • Verbal and written communication skills.
    • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
    Additional Requirements


    Education, Experience, or Certifications:

    Education:

    • High school diploma/GED required.
    • A current undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled in any science or communication related field of study, though all majors are welcome to apply, required.

    Technical Knowledge or Skills:

    • Knowledge of Microsoft Office.

    Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

    • Must be able to meet with the IPPH team virtually or in-person.

    Required Documents:

    • Resume
    • Cover Letter


    When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

    Benefit Eligibility

    No

    Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement

    No

    Pay Frequency

    Hourly

    Pay Range

    Depends on Qualifications

    Scheduled Weekly Hours

    20

    Union

    Non-Union

    Job is Exempt

    No

    Drug Test Required

    No

    Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

    No

    Health Screen Required

    No

    Posting Date

    Remove from Posting On or Before


    Posting Statement:


    The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

    For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.


    Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.


    We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

    All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.

    Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.


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