Assistant Researcher - 21847BR
Assistant Researcher
Assistant Researcher
Department:
Bureau of Child Research
Location/Division:
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Work Location Assignment:
Hybrid
Reg/Temp:
Regular
Employee Class:
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Position Overview
This position supports research projects and administrative efforts at the Cofrin Logan Center for Addiction Research and Treatment (University of Kansas). Responsibilities include recruitment, screening, enrollment, and data collection from research participants; preparing IRB regulatory documents; overseeing and training research support staff; preparing project reports for regular team meetings; managing participant compensation and lab databases; performing data cleaning and analysis duties; assisting in preparing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journal publication; maintaining Cofrin Logan Center spaces and office inventories; preparing and distributing promotional materials for Cofrin Logan Center events; coordinating and preparing documents for faculty and staff hires; overseeing and training administrative support staff —a representative summary of responsibilities is presented below; however, successful applicants may perform related duties as needed.
This position is contingent upon available funding with a limited term end date of 06/02/2023. The successful candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.
This position is contingent upon available funding with a limited term end date of 06/02/2023. The successful candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.
Job Description
80% Overall Project Coordination
- Performs recruitment, screening, and enrollment of human research subjects
- Prepares and organizes study materials
- Assists in preparing IRB regulatory documents
- Coordinates compensation activities for research subjects
- Monitors and adheres to research project timelines and procedures
- Prepares project reports for regular team meetings
- Oversees students and study staff in relevant project procedures
- Orders supplies and keeps inventory
- Manages lab databases
- Cleans and analyzed project datasets
- Assists in preparing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journal publications
- Prepares and distributes promotional materials for Cofrin Logan Center events
- Coordinates and prepares documents for faculty and staff hires
- Oversees and trains administrative support staff
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED with 4 years of related experience or Bachelor’s degree in Psychology or related discipline.
- Strong communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail as evidenced by application materials.
- Ability to use computers and related software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, SPSS) as evidenced by application materials.
Preferred Qualifications
- At least one year of relevant research experience.
- Ability to supervise research and admin support staff.
Additional Candidate Instructions
A complete online application includes a cover letter, curriculum vitae or resume, and contact information for three professional references.
Application review will begin on May 2, 2022 and will continue until a qualified applicant pool has been identified.
Application review will begin on May 2, 2022 and will continue until a qualified applicant pool has been identified.
Contact Information to Applicants
Advertised Salary Range
$32k - $36k
Work Schedule
M-F, 9am-5pm
Application Review Begins
02-May-2022
Anticipated Start Date
03-Jun-2022