Research Study Assistant

Department: MED-Ctr-Dissemination & Implem
Salary/Grade: NEX/9

The applicant will work with Principal Investigator (PI) Dr. Kelli Scott, a core faculty member within the Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science (CDIS) within the Institute for Public Health and Medicine (IPHAM) at the Feinberg School of Medicine. The central vision of CDIS is to bridge the gap between public health/medical knowledge (what we know) and public health/medical practice (what we do). D&I science is essential to realize the full impact of public health and medical research. Traditional, passive dissemination strategies such as publishing clinical recommendations, trials, or guidelines are insufficient for realizing practice change. Innovative, proactive strategies for increasing the implementation and sustainability of evidence-based interventions in community and clinical settings are essential for improving population health and driving health care innovation. The applicant will work closely with Dr. Scott to support several NIH and SAMHSA-funded research projects focused on enhancing the implementation of evidence-based practices, such as measurement-based care, in community substance use treatment settings. The applicant will also support the PI in utilizing implementation science methods on collaborative projects with other Northwestern PIs and PIs at other national institutions focused on a wide array of conditions and populations. Project related tasks will include recruiting and consenting study participants, qualitative and quantitative data collection and management, development and maintenance of project standard operating procedures, attendance at lab and supervisory meetings with the lab PI and research team, supervised qualitative and quantitative data analysis, collaborative supervision of undergraduate interns with the PI, presentations for local and national academic conferences, and supporting the PI in the preparation and submission of academic publications. The applicant will be required to complete 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), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), & the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH). This position is well suited for individuals aiming to pursue doctoral level training in Clinical Psychology, Public Health, or a related field.

Specific Responsibilities :

Technical

• Recruits study participants.
• Reviews & obtains informed consent.
• Schedules study visits with participants.
• Conducts interviews.
• Scores test results.
• Collects survey data.
• Facilitates data sharing.
• Facilitates communication with key personnel & participants to maintain project study flow.

Administration

• Participates in, organizes, and develops materials (e.g., agendas, minutes, summaries) for internal and external meetings and site-visits in collaboration with study team.
• Maintains detailed records of results which may include collecting, extracting & entering data; &/or preparing basic charts & graphs.
• Performs scientific literature searches in support of research.
• Completes portions of grant applications &/or documents associated with current local, state, & federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws & research protocols.

Finance

• May process reimbursements for travel expenses.
• Submit for reimbursements for participants.
• Processes invoices &/or purchase requisitions.
• Coordinates fund distribution among multiple sponsors and clinical sites.

Supervision

• May train other research staff to in data collection protocols.

Miscellaneous

Performs other duties and projects 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.

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

Target hiring range for this position will be between $17.05 - 21.31 per hour. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

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 to learn more.

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