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Part-Time Research Assistant

Loyola University Chicago

United States, Illinois, Maywood

Jan 24, 2026

Position Details

Job Title	RESEARCH ASSISTANT I
Position Number	8350258
Work Modality	Fully In-Person
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Part-Time
FLSA Status	Non-Exempt
Campus	Maywood-Health Sciences & Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campuses
Department Name	SCHOOL OF NURSING
Location Code	SCHOOL OF NURSING (02400A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	Yes
Duties and Responsibilities	Part-Time Research Assistant, responsible for assistance of a clinical research project to include, but not limited, to: General Research Activities: Participate in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings and record meeting minutes Update and maintain FamilyWISE Lab website Perform procedures as directed by research protocols for pilot and R01 studies (see below) Conduct literature reviews, scholarly writing, and editing as needed to support research activities Pilot Study: Prepare, organize, and update relevant study materials and data records (e.g., REDCap surveys) Program, test, and update Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) prompts in LifeData application Recruit, screen, and enroll research participants in pilot study Conduct initial virtual visit with participants including informed consent, scheduling, and EMA training Act as point of contact for participants and help with any questions or concerns throughout the pilot study process Conduct follow-up interviews with a group of participants to gain feedback on pilot study to inform R01 Manage participant payments Collaborate with study team on data management and analysis including coding and analysis of interview data Present to and obtain feedback from advisory council throughout research process Participate in dissemination of findings (e.g., contribute to writing and editing manuscripts and presenting findings at conferences and clinical meetings as needed including manuscripts related to research process, EMA use, engagement with advisory council, etc.) Preparing R01 Grant Application: Participate in writing, editing, and submitting R01 grant to NIH for funding R01 Study: Develop and revise processes for R01 as informed by pilot study research activities Participate in research activities as outlined in R01 application, once funding is obtained
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience	Required: Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent in health-related field Minimum Experience: 1-2 years of previous research assistant experience, superb interpersonal skills and attention to detail essential Preferred: Specify Degree(s): preferred nursing degree Previous research team experience working with people living with spina bifida or other congenital chronic condition
Qualifications
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	See Qualifications
Computer Skills	Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Basic Email Applications
Supervisory Responsibilities	No
Required operation of university owned vehicles	No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?	No
Physical Demands	None
Working Conditions	None
Open Date
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate	$30/hr
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate	$27/hr
Special Instructions to Applicants	As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
About Loyola University Chicago	Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world. Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here. Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.
Quick Link for Posting	https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/34549