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Assistant Researcher

University of Kansas

Kansas City, KS

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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Kansas City, KS
POSTED
4 days ago
The Cofrin Logan Center for Addiction Research and Treatment at the University of Kansas seeks a full-time post-baccalaureate Research Assistant (title: Assistant Researcher). The successful candidate will work closely with Principal Investigator Dr. Richard Yi on basic science research investigating substance use, decision-making, and intertemporal choices in addition to center administrator duties.
Responsibilities include by are not limited to:
  • Adhere to research protocols and complete daily research-related tasks
  • Communicate with the IRB and draft IRB submissions/amendments
  • Manage participant recruitment, enrollment, and other study procedures
  • Oversee data organization and security
  • Assist in the analysis and interpretation of study data
  • Conduct literature reviews and documents to support manuscript preparation, oral presentations, poster presentations, and grant writing
  • Ensure that research projects run smoothly and effectively.
  • Book travel arrangements for visiting scholars
  • Coordinate schedules between faculty, students, and staff
  • Track expenditures across various projects and labs
The successful candidate with be provided with training in experimental and behavioral economic methodology, as well as interactions with clinical populations. They will also gain experience in general research administration and the preparation of grants and manuscripts. Additional independent research opportunities, such as conference and manuscript submissions, will be available based on interest and experience. This position is well-suited for individuals interested in pursuing graduate training in psychology, public health, and other health-related fields.

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