IR Research Associate

Lensa; Chicago (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical center in Chicago is looking for an IR Research Associate to support research projects within Interventional Radiology. The candidate will coordinate clinical trials, mentor medical students, and engage in data analysis and manuscript preparation, contributing to a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• MD preferred; background in Radiology or Interventional Radiology.
• Experience in clinical or academic research preferred.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Mentor medical students and assist in clinical trials.
• Conduct statistical analysis and data collection.
• Prepare abstracts and manuscripts.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Mentoring

Education

Medical Degree (MD)

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

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Job Description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Group

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: Diagnostic Radiology - Office

Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 4:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $24.00 - $33.00 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary

The Interventional Radiology Research Associate will support a broad range of clinical and academic research projects within the Department of Interventional Radiology. This role is primarily focused on coordinating clinical trials, including patient screening, recruitment, and follow-up, and also involves contributing to departmental research activities such as data collection, analysis, and manuscript development.

The Research Associate will work closely with faculty on both prospective and retrospective, outcome-based studies, including investigator-initiated, industry-sponsored, and NIH-funded trials. The role includes active collaboration with IR/DR residents and medical students, providing research guidance and mentorship. The Research Associate is expected to directly mentor 1–2 medical students during a structured 6-month research period.

A background in Radiology and/or an MD degree is preferred. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills and will embody the mission, vision, and values of Rush University Medical Center while adhering to all institutional policies and research compliance standards.

Required Job Qualifications

• Medical Degree (MD) preferred
• Background in Radiology or Interventional Radiology preferred
• Prior experience in clinical research or academic research environment preferred
• Knowledge of clinical trial processes, regulatory requirements, and IRB protocol
• Excellent communication, organizational, and mentoring skills
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis tools is a plus.
• M.D. with expertise in artificial intelligence research involving IR / DR
• Ability to work for 8 hours daily in hospital and ambulatory clinic and computer based setting.
  
  

Responsibilities

• Mentoring medical students
• Screening, consenting and data entry for clinical trials
• Ideas on Artificial Intelligence applications in Vascular and Interventional Radiology and work on projects that would amplify AI applications in the field.
• Data collection on retrospective outcome-based research
• Statistical analysis of data
• Prepare abstracts and manuscripts
• Grant writing
  
  

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Position IR Research Associate

Location US:IL:Chicago

Req ID 18925

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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