Research Manager, Behavioral Insights And Parenting Lab

uchicago.edu

Base: $63,000.00 - $67,500.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Grant-funded field research management
Research design and implementation
Data collection and cleaning
The Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab at the University of Chicago designs and evaluates programs to help children from low-income families achieve their full potential by improving caregiver engagement

Job Summary

  • The Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab at the University of Chicago designs and evaluates programs to help children from low-income families achieve their full potential by improving caregiver engagement.
  • The Research Manager will oversee all aspects of grant-funded field research projects, including operationalizing research design, managing data collection, and supporting report writing.
  • The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

Matching Summary

The Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab at the University of Chicago designs and evaluates programs to help children from low-income families achieve their full potential by improving caregiver engagement.

Salary

Base: $63,000.00 - $67,500.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Eligible for benefits including health, retirement, and paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • grant-funded field research management
  • research design and implementation
  • data collection and cleaning
  • IRB protocol management
  • project planning and budgeting
  • supervision of research assistants

Nice-to-have

  • experience with community-based organizations
  • working with diverse populations
  • bilingual in English and Spanish
  • excellent written and verbal communication
  • problem solving with minimal supervision
  • team collaboration and flexibility

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
  • 2-5 years related work experience
  • familiarity with university IRB procedures
  • project management experience
  • driver’s license and willingness to travel

Work Rights

Not specified

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