Research Associate - Vascular Surgery-24563

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,863 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

A prominent university hospital in Chicago is seeking a Vascular Surgery Research Associate to support various clinical and academic research projects. This role involves coordinating clinical trials, mentoring medical students, and conducting statistical analysis. The ideal candidate will have a Master's Degree and strong organizational and analytical skills. Familiarity with clinical trial processes and a background in statistical analysis are preferred. Opportunities for collaboration and grant writing are available in this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and analytical skills are required.
• Excellent communication skills needed for mentoring and collaboration.
• Background in statistical analysis is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical trials, including patient screening and recruitment.
• Mentor medical students and assist with their learning.
• Conduct statistical analysis and prepare research manuscripts.
• Data collection on retrospective outcome-based research.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Statistical analysis

Proficiency in data analysis tools

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Location

Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit

Rush Medical Group

Hospital

Rush University Medical Center

Department

CVT Surgery Vascular

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)

Pay Range

$19.50 - $28.00 per hour

Job Summary

The Vascular Surgery Research Associate will support a broad range of clinical and academic research projects within the Department of Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgery. This role is primarily focused on coordinating clinical trials, including patient screening, recruitment, and follow-up, and 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 VS providers and fellows. A background in statistical analysis 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 Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• Background in statistical analysis is 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.
• 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 Surgery 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.