Job Information
University of Kansas Assistant Researcher in Lawrence, Kansas
27539BR
Job Title:
Assistant Researcher
Department:
Bureau of Child Research
Primary Campus:
University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
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 publication
20% Administrative Duties
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
Req ID (Ex: 10567BR) :
27539BR
Disclaimer:
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Work Schedule:
Full-time, 40 hours/week
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Conditions of Employment:
Contingent on Funding
Contact Information to Applicants:
Richard Yi, ryi1@ku.edu
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.
Experience using computer related software applications (e.g., Word, Excel, SPSS) as evidenced by application materials.
Employee Class:
U-Unclassified Professional Staff
Advertised Salary Range:
$32,0000-$38,000
FTE:
1.0
Preferred Qualifications:
One year of relevant research experience.
Supervisory experience or other closely related experience.
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 on funding. The successful candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.
Reg/Temp:
Regular
Application Review Begins:
18-Apr-2024
Anticipated Start Date:
08-Jul-2024
Additional Candidate Instruction:
A complete online application will include:
Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
Resume
List of three (3) professional references
Only complete applications will be considered.
- Review of applications begins Thursday, April 18, 2024 and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants is received. To ensure consideration, apply before the application review date.
Job Family:
Research-KUL
Work Location Assignment:
On-Site