Research Assistant Psychiatry Full-time Days

Benefits

• $10,000 Tuition Reimbursement per year ($5,700 part-time)
• $10,000 Student Loan Repayment ($5,000 part-time)
• $1,000 Professional Development per year ($500 part-time)
• $250 Wellbeing Fund per year($125 for part-time)
• Matching 401(k)
• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Annual Employee Salary Increase and Incentive Bonus
• Paid time off and Holiday pay

Northwestern Medicine is powered by a community of colleagues who are purpose-driven and committed to our mission to deliver world-class care. Here, you'll work alongside some of the best clinical talent in the nation leading the way in medical innovation and breakthrough research with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.

We recognize where you've been, and we support where you're headed. We celebrate diverse perspectives and experiences, which fuel our commitment to equity and culture of service.

Grow your career with comprehensive training and development opportunities, mentorship programs, educational support and student loan repayment.

• Create the life you envision for yourself with flexible work options, a Reimbursable Well-Being Fund and a Total Rewards package that support your physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
• Make a difference through volunteer opportunities we offer in local communities and drive inclusive change through our workforce-led resource groups.

From discovery to delivery, come help us shape the future of medicine.

Description

The Research Assistant reflects NM's mission, vision, and values, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines, and other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Administering a variety of instruments to evaluate functional levels of psychiatric patients. 
• Coordinate research activities, e.g., establishes a database, schedules interview, sends mailings, conducts literature searches, retrieves journal articles and books, drafts letters, ordering materials. 
• Collects, enters, and analyzes data. 
• Familiar with software packages, i.e., spreadsheets (4th dimension), Endnotes, and statistical packages for the Social Sciences (SPSS, SAS, and STATVIEW), is desirable. 
• Knowledge of Macintosh DOS, and Unix operating systems is also desirable. 
• Tracking and follow-up of study participants when appropriate. 
• Establishes and maintains project and subject files in paper and computer form as appropriate. 
• Trains appropriate personnel in the protocols established for the project. 
• Supervision and follow-up of trainees may also be required. 
• Interfaces with individuals (teachers, case worker, social workers, psychologists, psychiatrists) and departments affected by the research projects being conducted or who may need to utilize the results of the research.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology
• Knowledgeable of statistics and research design, grant writing, intermediate to advanced computer skills. 

Preferred:

• Prefer experience interviewing patients.

Equal Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

If we offer you a job, we will perform a background check that includes a review of any criminal convictions. A conviction does not disqualify you from employment at Northwestern Medicine. We consider this on a case-by-case basis and follow all state and federal guidelines.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.