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Visiting Research Specialist - BNS (Job ID #164900)
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Academic Professional
Chicago
05/18/2022

Job Summary

Research Specialist for NIH-NIA funded R01 study: Accelerated Age-related Cognitive Decline: Impact of Exercise on Executive Function and Neuroplasticity (EXEC-study).

Principal Investigator: Dr. Ulf G. Bronas

 

This position contributes to the design and delivery of research projects and collaborates with researchers to develop, execute and interpret research projects. Performs complex data collection and study methods.

  • Recruitment of research study participants and maintaining/monitoring logs for research project, including reimbursements.
  • Responsible for participant screening, enrollment, informed consent, patient histories and scheduling.
  • Aid with regulatory and IRB communications and documentation with supervision by PI.
  • Administration of cognitive function assessment.

 

Research

• Collaborate with Principle Investigator and researchers to develop objectives and design of research projects and proposals.
• Formulate and conduct research studies and analyses. Performs complex data collection and study methods. Analyze and evaluate research results.
• Replicate, refine and add new research approaches based on project needs. Test, customize and implement new methods and procedures.
• Develop and write advanced, comprehensive protocols.
• Monitor project developments on an ongoing basis. Propose and implement changes as needed.

Communication

• Contribute material, prepare results and assist in the writing of research findings for publications, papers, presentations, grants, and other documents for publication.
• Assist principal investigator in grant and manuscript submission.

Staff Management

• Guide, train and advise lower level researchers and students on techniques, methods and procedures.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.


Job Knowledge & Skills, Education, Experience


Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field required. Master’s degree in social science preferred.

A minimum of 3 years related research experience.

Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods.

 

 

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