Uchicago

Research Professional, EPIC

Chicago, IL · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$59k-$62kDetected 12 days ago

AlgorithmsMachine LearningData AnalysisComputer VisionStatisticsSystems EngineeringEpicSTATAResearchCommunicationPublic SpeakingOrganizational Skills

About the role

The Research Professional will report to an EPIC-affiliated faculty member at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, the Kenneth C.
Griffin Department of Economics, the Harris School of Public Policy, or the University of Chicago Law School.
Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates.

Assists with writing data analysis plans and contributes to preparing study registration documents.
Supports the implementation of field experiments including supporting the design and implementation of surveys, and monitoring the quality of data collected, when needed.
Supports with the writing of grant and policy reports and assists with drafting presentations of research findings.
developing data collection instruments
Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
Installs, sets up and performs experiments
Takes responsibility for the following non-laboratory duties: transcribing and coding data; developing data collection instruments; presenting research; and recruiting and scheduling research subjects. Acquires higher-level skills and knowledge in the process.
Installs, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
Maintains recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assisting with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases; and providing general administrative support.

Knowledge of machine learning techniques in data analysis.
Familiarity with statistical analysis packages such as Stata, R, or Python.
Advanced knowledge of research techniques and methods in relevant scientific field.
Understanding of academia and higher education in a research and teaching environment.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Eligible for a partially remote work schedule.
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter (required)
Two Professional References Contact Information (required)
Technical Skills or Knowledge:

$59,000.00 - $62,000.00 The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
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Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
Benefits Eligible

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