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BSD IPP - Administration
About the Department
The newly created Institute for Population and Precision Health (IPPH),
located in the Biological Sciences Division, will integrate a wide
spectrum of factors such as human health behaviors, environmental
factors, social and economic factors, policies and genetic determinants
of health, into studies focused on the treatment and prevention of
disease, as well as the maintenance of wellness. Leveraging and
integrating the University of Chicago\'s considerable institutional
strength in population science with research spanning diverse fields
such as genetic medicine, cancer epidemiology, microbiome, and
epigenomics, the Institute will have the common goal of improving human
health outcomes. Another major goal of the Institute will be to develop
a new multidisciplinary training program to equip researchers with
emerging tools and methods to conduct precision health research within a
population health framework. Our faculty lead research projects in
biostatistics, epidemiology and health services research and participate
in interdisciplinary teams with faculty in other departments to address
complex problems in health and healthcare, in our communities and around
the globe.
Job Information
Job Summary:
This temporary position is to support the Institute for Population and
Precision Health (IPPH) data research and coordination efforts for our
research programs in 2024. This position is hybrid, with the possibility
of additional in-person and study management tasks in the IPPH offices
at the University of Chicago Medical Center in Hyde Park. The primary
functions of the position will be to assist in pilot study coordination,
data collection, and analysis. This Temporary Student Research Assistant
(SRA) will assist program investigators and staff in data collection,
cleaning, and analysis. The SRA may also assist in literature reviews,
participant engagement, and other tasks as necessary to complete the
pilot study on environmental exposures and mental health outcomes using
mobile health technologies.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct literature reviews and synthesize existing research on the
connection between environmental exposures and mental health
outcomes. Manage citations for relevant studies.
- Support fieldwork activities for digital mental health pilot
studies, including logistical coordination.
- Administer surveys and collect data from participants involved in
pilot studies.
- Assist in coordinating pilot study activities and contribute to
organizing meetings and project logistics.
- Perform data entry and management tasks, with a focus on ensuring
participant compliance.
- Conduct statistical analyses and assist with manuscript preparation.
Competencies:
- Knowledge in relevant field.
- Analytical skills.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Organizational skills.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Additional Requirements
Education, Experience, or Certifications:
Education:
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- Currently enrolled in mental health related field of study required,
though all majors are welcome to apply.
Technical Knowledge or Skills:
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Experience with data management and statistical programs (i.e. R).
Required Documents:
- Resume (required)
- Cover Letter (preferred)
When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My
Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of
the application.
Benefit Eligibility
No
Requires Compliance with Universit Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
No
Pay Frequency
Hourly
Pay Range
Depends on Qualifications
Scheduled Weekly Hours
30
Union
Non-Union
Job is Exempt
No
Drug Test Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Posting Date
2024-04-25
Remove from Posting On or Before
2024-10-25
Posting Statement:
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity,
national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a
disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other
protected classes under the law.