Senior Research Professional

Department

BSD NSU - Research - Margaret Hackett Family Program

About the Department

Established in 2018 within the Department of Neurological Surgery, the Margaret Hackett Family Program in CNS Congenital Anomalies at the University of Chicago (MHFP or the ‘Program’) was created to make a difference by supporting research, patient care, and education initiatives focused on improving the lives of people impacted by congenital anomalies of the central nervous system. The Program’s initiatives include: 1) Providing more complete information leading to a better understanding of congenital anomalies of the central nervous system, 2) Ensuring that patients and families have access to information about the latest treatment options, 3) Advancing collaborative, multi-institutional research that will improve treatment and enhance the quality of life for patients, and 4) Providing compassionate, understanding, and engaged communities for patients and their families. The MHFP at the University of Chicago is supported by the Margaret Hackett Family Center (or the ‘Foundation’). The three pillars of the MHFP are 1) Patient-focused outreach and support, 2) Clinical research, and 3) Basic science/laboratory research.

Job Summary

The job develops and implements programs to promote a research project or contributes to the scientific direction of a research resource.

Responsibilities

• Leads the design, execution, and completion of approved research projects, including study design, data acquisition, statistical analysis, interpretation, and manuscript preparation.

• Collaborates with the PI and research team to conceptualize and advance new research initiatives from idea generation through project implementation and dissemination.

• Conducts statistical and clinical outcomes analyses using multi-institutional and national registry datasets to support ongoing research initiatives and publications.

• Identifies and develops novel research questions aligned with the laboratory’s scientific priorities and performs feasibility assessments using available datasets and resources.

• Integrates large clinical datasets and registry data to support translational and clinical research, including data availability assessments and generation of site-specific reports.

• Participates in multi-disciplinary laboratory meetings. Initiates and maintains research collaborations with other faculty at the University of Chicago.

• Consults in troubleshooting and implements new strategies to overcome research challenges.

• Monitors compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.

• Provides input on the organization, data handling, and data interpretation of current and upcoming clinical trials.

• Assures laboratory supplies and equipment are ordered/well-stocked and available for research.

• Serves as a resource for collecting data and performing analysis. Facilitates and promotes a research project by providing scientific or intellectual information.

• Develops laboratory protocols and training on new techniques. Manage, analyze and make recommendations on complex data sets for research.

• Creates first drafts for scientific writing and publications, including protocols and grants.

• Trains and mentors laboratory personnel.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience:       

• Extensive experience in a scientific research environment.

• Experience with Microsoft Office software suite.

Preferred Competencies

• Advanced knowledge in relevant scientific field, research techniques or methods.

• Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to train others.

• Project management skills and experience in a research environment.

• Ability to establish project action plans and adhere to timelines effectively.

• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

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Working Conditions

• Office Environment.

• Laboratory Environment.

Application Documents

• Resume (re