Research Study Assistant

Department: WCAS Psychology
Salary/Grade: NEX/9

Job Summary:

The Adolescent Development and Preventive Treatment (ADAPT) lab is located on the Evanston campus and is a research program that evaluates adolescents and young adults who are experiencing unusual thoughts or perceptions, as well as changes in social and academic or career performance.

This position is a one-year term, full-time position at 37.5 hours per week and works on-site five days per week, no remote work. The expected pay for this position is $18.00 per hour, which is $35,235 per year in alignment with departmental equity and market data.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Technical: Responsible for recruiting study participants; obtaining informed consent; scheduling and conducting screening interviews; scoring test results; collaborating with nurses and physicians to determine pretreatment and protocol eligibility requirements from initial screening through participant registration; escorting participants to imaging facilities and overseeing research protocol administration; preparing and organizing lab meeting agendas; and facilitating communication with key personnel and participants to ensure efficient study flow.
• Administration: Maintains detailed research records, including collecting, extracting, and entering data and preparing basic charts and graphs; conducts scientific literature searches to support research activities; and assists in completing portions of grant applications and regulatory documents in accordance with local, state, and federal guidelines and research protocols.
• Financial: May process travel reimbursements; monitor and distribute petty cash; process invoices and create purchase requisitions; and coordinate fund distribution among multiple sponsors and clinical sites.
• May train other research staff to interview/test participants.

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related: OR appropriate combination of education and experience.

• Prior applicable experience in working or volunteering in a research setting.

• Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Data entry

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous research experience

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Experience with one or more of the following: neuroimaging studies, psychophysiology studies, eye tracking studies, hormone studies, blood draws, exercise studies, screener development (psychometrics), data science, coding.

Benefits:

At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful and competitive benefits. The available benefits package for this position will include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; paid medical/sick and parental leave; tuition benefits for the employee and dependents; pre-tax and flex spending accounts for commuting and dependent care; generous retirement savings options; and wellness programs. For a comprehensive overview of available benefits, including eligibility details, visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness:
Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life's challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles.
We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development:
Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you're interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.

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