"Research, Analyst"

Department

SSD Institute for Mind and Biology: Staff and Temporary Employees

About the Department

The Institute for Mind and Biology at the University of Chicago enables research answering fundamental questions about the mind and its dynamic interaction with the biological systems of the body. Our researchers seek to understand the relationships between the mind, the brain and the body in health and in disease. Our institute is unique in bringing together a diverse group of researchers who investigate these questions in different model organisms using state of the art techniques. The Brain Bridge Lab deals with the bridge between perception and memory. Specifically, we research questions about the perceptual inputs and outputs of the human memory system.

The Institute for Mind and Biology is comprised of twelve faculty members from the Departments of Comparative Human Development and Psychology. In addition to their department appointments, members contribute significantly to the University's interdisciplinary approach to neuroscience and Committees on Computational Neuroscience, Evolutionary Biology, Integrative Neuroscience, and Neurobiology. Members also collaborate with other faculty at UChicago in the Biological Sciences Division and Division of the Social Sciences as well as colleagues from around the globe.

The Bainbridge Lab research focuses on the cognitive neuroscience of perception and memory, looking at how certain items are intrinsically more memorable than others, and how the brain is sensitive to this information. It also explores the visual content of memories, using drawings and functional MRI to decode memory content.

Job Summary

The job performs routine assignments related to scientific research projects. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Writes articles, reports and manuscripts. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings.

The research analyst provides basic technical support activities related to scientific research projects.

Responsibilities

• Data analysis and managing data collection files.
• Monitor compliance with institutional, state and federal regulatory policies and procedures, as necessary and appropriate.
• Providing general administrative support to and interact with laboratory staff and research assistants under the direction of the principal investigators.
• Installs, sets up and performs experiments.
• Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
• Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in psychology or related field.

Experience:

Experience in a similar laboratory environment.

Technical Knowledge or Skills:

• Knowledge in relevant scientific field.
• Knowledge of research techniques or methods.
• Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Matlab Psychophysics Toolbox.

Working Conditions

• Laboratory environment.
• Exposure to laboratory chemicals.
• Ability to sit for up to 2 hours.
• Ability to stand for up to 2 hours.
• Ability to use computers extensively for up to 2 hours.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover letter (required)
• References (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Pay Range

$24.43 - $31.67

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

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Posting Statement

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