Research Study Assistant

Technical

• Recruits study participants.
• Reviews & obtains informed consent.
• Schedules study visits with participants.
• Administers behavioral tasks and questionnaires.
• Delivers transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) treatments.
• Processes functional neuroimaging data using computational neuroimaging pipelines.

Administration

• 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

• Processes reimbursements for travel expenses.
• Maintains petty cash.
• Processes invoices &/or purchase requisitions.
• Captures fund distribution among multiple sponsors and clinical sites.

Supervision

• Trains other research staff to interview/test participants.

Minimum Competencies

• Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable interacting with patients with neuropsychiatric disorders.
• Knowledge of fundamental principles of neuroscience and/or psychology.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with administering transcranial magnetic stimulation or other clinical therapeutic technologies.
• Prior experience with computational neuroimaging, particularly resting-state functional MRI analysis.
• Prior experience in clinical trial documentation and regulation.

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 https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html.

Work-Life And Wellness

Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development

Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more.

Pay

The target budgeted salary for this position is approximately $39,000 to $43,200 annually. Offers will be based on candidate experience and education, as well as equity within Northwestern University.

Schedule

Specific schedule details are not specified in the job posting.