Location: Chicago, IL Job Description: Works proactively on Prof. Epleyâ™s behalf to help researchers develop projects, including providing feedback and proofreading services for in-development studies. Oversees data collection for human behavioral research projects conducted by Professor Nick Epley, the broader Self and Social Judgment Lab, and any of Professor Epleyâ™s collaborators, including Ph.D. candidates, postdoctoral principal researchers, University of Chicago faculty, and faculty across other academic institutions. Partners with researchers and lab management to implement, monitor, launch, and sustain human behavioral research projects. Assists researchers with data storage and management as a trusted and conscientious research aide. Assists with course preparation and management. Oversees remote data collection through the Center for Decision Research Virtual Lab, Prolific, and other data collection services. Approves hours submitted by research assistants for work in the Epley Lab. Assists weekly Epley Lab meetings by supporting all logistics and outcomes from the Labs meetings. Applies research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge relevant to administer a research project. With a moderate level of direction, manages lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Helps develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan. Supports data collection and analytical needs of research projects. Conducts literature reviews and helps write reports and manuscripts. Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, directives, and mandates. Performs other related work as needed. Preferred Qualifications Education: Masterâ™s degree. Experience: A minimum of three years of research experience. Technical Skills or Knowledge: Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook). Familiarity with methods of experimentation. Preferred Competencies Skills around reading, understanding, and synthesizing research in the behavioral and social sciences, including a familiarity with peer-reviewed academic research. Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as organizational skills. Work independently with little supervision; possess a self-motivated disposition; identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes, all while achieving key objectives resulting in desired outcomes. Handle multiple detailed tasks/projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines with frequent interruptions. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with colleagues, as well as with students, faculty, and corporate contacts in a multitude of communication methods i.e., in person, email, phone. Professional demeanor, including conscientiousness, tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach. Working Conditions This position is currently expected to work in the office. Application Documents Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter (required) The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
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