Research Assistant: Clinical Data & Participant Interviews

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago seeks a Research Assistant to support literature searches, data management, and participant recruitment in clinical studies. You will obtain informed consent, schedule interviews, and help collect and organize data across hospital sites and participants and families.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and core values as you assist with analysis, reporting, and presentation of findings, contributing to high-quality research that advances patient care.

Qualifications

• Work requires four years of college education plus 3–6 months of related work experience.
• Preferred graduate student in neurosciences, nursing, psychology, engineering, social work, public health, or related field.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office and statistical software (Stata or SPSS) required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature searches and summarize findings.
• Recruit participants and obtain informed consent.
• Schedule interviews and manage data collection.
• Transcribe and code interviews and organize data.
• Assist in data analysis and prepare reports and graphics.

Skills

Communication skills

Mathematics skills

Stata/SPSS

Data entry

Literature review

Education

Four-year college degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Stata

SPSS

MATLAB

Job description

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago seeks a Research Assistant to support literature searches, data management, and participant recruitment in clinical studies. You will obtain informed consent, schedule interviews, and help collect and organize data across hospital sites and participants and families.

The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and core values as you assist with analysis, reporting, and presentation of findings, contributing to high-quality research that advances patient care.