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Assistant Researcher
Lawrence, KS
Job Description
Position Overview
Preferred Qualifications
Additional Candidate Instructions
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy.
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.
Job Description
This position is contingent on funding. The successful candidate must have appropriate authorization to work in the U.S. before employment begins.
80% Overall Project Coordination
20% Administrative Duties
Required Qualifications
- 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
- 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.
- One year of relevant research experience.
- Supervisory experience or other closely related experience.
A complete online application will include:
Contact Information to Applicants
- Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
- Resume
- List of three (3) professional references
- 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.
Richard Yi,
Advertised Salary Range
$32,0000-$38,000
Work Schedule
Full-time, 40 hours/week
Application Review Begins
Thursday April 18, 2024
Anticipated Start Date
Monday July 8, 2024
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
4+ years
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