Research Study Assistant

Department: WCAS Psychology
Salary/Grade: NEX/9

Job Summary:

Performs social-behavioral research by administering tests &/or questionnaires following protocols; collecting, compiling, tabulating &/or processing responses; gathering information; &/or assisting in the preparation of material for inclusion in reports. Completes all activities by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all relevant current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB).

One year term position.

This position is a full-time position at 37.5 hours per week. This position works a hybrid schedule, with some onsite work and some remote work. More information will be discussed during the interview.

The target hiring range for this position will be between $33,375-$37,544 per year, which is $17.05-$19.18 per hour. The salary offered will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Specific Responsibilities:

Technical

• Recruits study participants and reviews, obtains informed consent.
• Schedules study visits with participants.
• Conducts interviews.
• Facilitates communication with key personnel & participants to maintain project study flow.
• Manages social media aspects of projects.

Supervision

• May train other research staff to interview/test participants

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualications

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

Minimum Competencies

• Good interpersonal communications skills, conscientious, comfort using computer software.

Preferred Qualications

• Prior experience conducting supervised research, using Qualtrics Survey Software, using software such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet.

Benefits:
At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! 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:
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