Research, Technician

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the field of psychology is seeking a motivated Research Technician to support innovative research projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with renowned researchers, assisting in data collection, analysis, and experimental design. Ideal for individuals passionate about computational social science, this position allows for independent project work and the chance to co-author research papers. With a collaborative lab environment and opportunities for professional growth, this role is perfect for those aspiring to advance their academic careers in psychology or related fields.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Flexible Hours

Professional Development

Conference Attendance

Qualifications

• Vocational training or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Less than 2 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research, including collecting data and coding experiments.
• Prepare research manuscripts and manage lab operations.

Skills

Data Analysis

Programming

Web Design

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, statistics, computer science

Tools

Qualtrics

R

Python

JavaScript

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Department

SSD Psychology: Staff and Temporary Employees

About The Department

This position is in the department of Psychology, the University of Chicago. Specifically for research labs under director Dr. Xuechunzi Bai and Dr. Yuan Chang Leong.

Job Summary

The job provides basic technical support activities related to scientific research projects. Complies with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings.

Drs. Xuechunzi Bai and Yuan Chang Leong at the University of Chicago, Department of Psychology, are recruiting a full-time research assistant to begin in July 2025. Their labs study decision-making in social contexts, including social representation, large-scale data analysis, and computational cognitive modeling. The research assistant is essential to the lab's functioning and has opportunities for independent projects, conference attendance, and co-authoring manuscripts. This position is ideal for motivated individuals planning to pursue a Ph.D. in social psychology, cognitive science, computational social science, or related fields. The position can be renewed based on performance and career plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist with research under the supervision of Drs. Bai and Leong, including:
• Collecting data
• Creating computational models
• Designing experimental stimuli
• Coding experiments (in Qualtrics, JavaScript)
• Analyzing data (in R, Python)
• Preparing research manuscripts and reports
• Manage daily and long-term operations within the lab
• Handling IRBs and other research documentation
• Managing lab websites and newsletters
• Setting up/maintaining lab equipment
• Providing technical and administrative support in a laboratory environment
• Collecting and entering data, assisting in data analysis and report preparation
• Performing other related work as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Vocational training, apprenticeships, or equivalent experience in a related field (typically not requiring a four-year degree).

Work Experience

Less than 2 years of relevant work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, statistics, computer science, or related field

Preferred Competencies

• Strong data analysis, programming, and web design skills
• Enthusiasm for computational social science research
• Self-directed initiative, organizational and communication skills

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• References (required)

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Additional Details

Job family: Research

Role impact: Individual Contributor

Scheduled weekly hours: 37.5

Pay rate: $19.05 - $24.66 hourly

Benefits eligible: Yes

Equal opportunity employer statement and additional legal notices included.