Research Support

Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago is looking for a Research Assistant to join the Clinical Addictions Research Laboratory (CARL). This role involves engaging in various studies focused on substance use disorders and supporting ongoing research. Responsibilities include recruitment, data collection, and administrative tasks.

Candidates should demonstrate strong digital literacy, communication skills, and experience with databases. The position offers opportunities for substantial learning and career advancement in the field of psychology and related disciplines.

Qualifications

• Experience in human subjects testing.
• Prior research experience is desirable.
• Knowledge of statistics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead recruitment efforts and conduct screening interviews.
• Support ongoing research in smoking cessation.
• Assist with database management and organize study materials.

Skills

Digital literacy

Social media management and marketing

Database organization

Oral and written communication skills

Tools

Database packages

Graphical packages

Job description

Overview

About The Department To honor our promise to always put our patients first and to be ever mindful of each patient\'s dignity and individuality, we must also be at the forefront of transformative discovery and innovation in psychiatric care.

Department BSD PSY - King Lab

About The Department To honor our promise to always put our patients first and to be ever mindful of each patient\'s dignity and individuality, we must also be at the forefront of transformative discovery and innovation in psychiatric care.

Job Summary

The Clinical Addictions Research Laboratory (CARL) was incepted in 1997 under the direction of Andrea King, PhD, Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Chicago. The overarching mission of CARL is two-fold: 1) To determine factors that lead to excessive use of alcohol, tobacco, and other substances, 2) To develop more effective interventions in the treatment of substance use disorders.

The research assistant will be directly involved in a variety of studies, including but not limited to, a new project enrolling 18-19 year olds who will complete smartphone assessments during alcohol and non-alcohol drinking episodes and engage in two or more years of follow-up. The assistant may also support ongoing research in smoking cessation.

The research assistant will lead recruitment efforts, conduct screening interviews and study orientation sessions, and collect data during study visits and follow-up interviews. Other important duties include assisting with database management, providing administrative and infrastructure support in literature reviews, conducting equipment calibration and maintenance, and organizing and filing records and study materials. Highly preferred skills for this position include digital literacy, social media management and marketing, database organization, and oral and written communication skills. Prior experience in human subjects testing, database and graphical packages, and statistics are desired. Past research assistants have been accepted to strong PhD programs in clinical and experimental psychology, epidemiology, and medical school.