Research Assistant

Research Assistant – 23342

Rush University Medical Center – Department of Family and Preventive Medicine

Location:

Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit:
Rush Medical Center
Hospital:
Rush University Medical Center
Department:
Preventive Medicine–Res Adm
Work Type:
Part Time (Total FTE between 0.5 and 0.89)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule:

4 Hr (8:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

Pay Range: $17.63 - $24.25 per hour

The Research Assistant is paid part‑time under the supervision of Dr. David Mallinson, PhD, and supports a study evaluating Family Connects Chicago, a universal nurse home‑visiting program. Responsibilities include analyzing quantitative data, presenting findings, conducting literature reviews, drafting and revising manuscript sections, and co‑authoring study papers.

• Recruit, screen, and schedule potential study participants.
• Write and create assessments following standard research protocols.
• Assist in grant proposal writing and communications with researchers.
• Arrange and conduct experiments, including explaining study goals and evaluating outcomes.
• Follow up with participants and research colleagues via phone and email.
• Prepare and deliver presentations to disseminate study findings.
• Analyze data, draft reports, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Maintain study procedure documentation, records, and inventories.
• Assist with data entry, cleaning, and guided analysis.
• Monitor experiments, troubleshoot field issues, and resolve unplanned events with discretion.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Entry‑level proficiency in Microsoft Office (spreadsheets and databases).
• Detail oriented with high attention to accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop rapport with a diverse pool of research participants.
• Ability to navigate sensitive topics and maintain confidentiality of participants.
• Ability to collaborate within a multi‑disciplinary team setting.
• May require 6‑8 weeks of training depending on study protocols.
• Availability to work evenings, overnight, and weekends if called for under the study protocols.
• May require personal transportation to field location.

Rush is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.