Research Analyst, Neurological Surgery

The University Of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

The University Of Chicago is seeking a Research Analyst for the Department of Neurological Surgery in Chicago, IL. This position involves routine assignments related to scientific research projects, ensuring compliance with various regulations, and analyzing data.

The ideal candidate should have a degree in a related field and preferably less than two years of relevant work experience. Responsibilities include data management, assisting with presentations, and maintaining knowledge of research methodologies.

Qualifications

• Minimum education requirement is a college or university degree in a related field.
• Less than 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline is necessary.
• Advanced degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain technical and administrative support for research projects.
• Analyze and organize research data.
• Conduct literature reviews and prepare scientific documents.
• Support clinical and translational research activities.
• Maintain knowledge of research methodologies.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Ability to work independently

Ability to form positive working relationships

Education

College degree in a related field

Job description

## Research Analyst, Neurological SurgeryApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Chicago, ILtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: JR33854**Department**BSD NSU - Research**About the Department**Neurosurgeons at UChicago Medicine are devoted to patient care, research, and teaching. These experts in the Department of Neurological Surgery offer the full spectrum of neurosurgical services for children and adults with brain diseases including aggressive brain tumors, back and spine degenerative diseases, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, and stroke. Our surgeons are truly at the forefront of neurosurgical care, utilizing the most advanced and sophisticated technologies and techniques to treat diseases of the brain and spine. Our expertise goes beyond that of delivering the best medical care; research is an integral part of our mission. With significant funding from the NIH in both bench and translational research, our staff and faculty are actively investigating complex conditions that affect the central nervous system, including cancer stem cell theory and aggressive brain cancers as well as the mechanisms behind cerebrovascular anomalies. This work serves as the groundwork for many new applications in neurosurgery, which will benefit patients for many years to come.**Job Summary**The job performs routine assignments related to scientific research projects for the Department of Neurological Surgery. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Writes articles, reports and manuscripts. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings.**Responsibilities*** Maintains technical and administrative support for research projects within the laboratory and broader academic research program.* Analyzes, organizes, and maintains research data, databases, and/or biological specimens; assists with data collection, quality control, and record maintenance.* Conducts literature reviews and assists with preparation of abstracts, reports, manuscripts, presentations, grant materials, and other scientific documents.* Supports clinical and translational research activities, including subject recruitment and scheduling, protocol development and maintenance, regulatory documentation, and study coordination.* Maintains updated knowledge of research methodologies, laboratory procedures, regulatory policies, and relevant scientific literature related to ongoing projects.* Supports the research mission of the laboratory and department.* Installs, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.* Maintains recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assisting with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases; and providing general administrative support. Has general awareness in research techniques or methods, regulatory policies and procedures, and relevant scientific field.* 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:*** Advanced degree in a related field.**Preferred Competencies*** Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, self-motivation and ability to work independently.* Ability to assimilate constructive feedback from principal investigator and communicate timely updates.* Ability to work as part of a team: forming and maintaining positive working relationships with diverse researchers, staff, community stakeholders, contractors, and patients.* Ability to train and supervise others, including students, volunteers and other support staff.**Application Documents*** Resume/CV (required)* Cover Letter (required)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**40**Drug Test Required**Yes**Health Screen Required**Yes**Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required**No**Pay Rate Type**Salary **FLSA Status**Exempt **Pay Range**$50,000.00 - $70,000.00The 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**YesThe 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 the Benefits Guidebook.**Posting Statement**The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, 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. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form. 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. 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