Principal Researcher | University of Chicago (UC) - Military Veterans

Location: Chicago, IL Job Description: Participates in study design, data acquisition and analysis, manuscript development, and presentation/publication of results.  Helps with administration and educational translation of the research agendas conducted through the CDR Labs and interface with visitors and potential participants for behavioral science studies, explaining the value of behavioral science research, showcasing their research, and identifying creative ways to engage participants.  Coordinates with participating researchers and organizational partners, develops infrastructure to support rigor and efficiency in data collection, and trains participating personnel. Educational translation responsibilities may include teaching in academic workshops and public-facing lectures, and other co-curricular offerings informed by partnership work. Assists with teaching responsibilities of up to two quarters of behavioral science classes each academic year. Uses subject matter and best practices knowledge to perform lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Works independently to assist with project design. Guides data collection, evaluation and analysis. Designs and manages databases. Writes reports, articles and manuscripts. Performs other related work as needed. Preferred Qualifications Education: Ph.D. in psychology, economics, or other behavioral science discipline. Experience: Conducting field, computer, web-based, and interpersonal interaction-based experiments. Preferred Competencies Familiarity with methods of experimentation. Implement creative and innovative programming and events for public-facing institution. Interact with faculty, students, and staff successfully. Desire and enthusiasm to interface with the general public and serve as ambassador for the CDR. Maintains effective communication with all members of the faculty and external institutions. Good organizational skills and attention to detail. Working Conditions This position is currently expected to work onsite. 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. Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via the Applicant Inquiry Form. The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.