at University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
DepartmentBooth Roman Family Center for Decision Research
About the Department
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.
Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.
Chicago Booth is proud to claim:
-an unmatched faculty.
-degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents.
-a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni.
-strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.
As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment.
For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.
Job Summary
The Assistant Director is primarily responsible for facilitating the conduct of research for Professor Nicholas Epley's Self and Social Judgment Laboratory. Research projects are in the domain of behavioral science, with an emphasis on social psychology, judgment, and decision-making. The Assistant Director is expected to conduct and manage research experiments with human participants, coordinate activities of approximately 10 graduate students and post-doctoral researchers, review and approve hours of research assistants, assist in maintenance of lab website and budget, manage Professor Epley's website, and assist Professor Epley with course preparation and management.
Responsibilities
- Works proactively on Prof. Epley's behalf to help researchers develop projects, including providing feedback and proofreading services for in-development studies.
- Oversees data collection for human behavioral research projects conducted by Professor Nick Epley, the broader Self and Social Judgment Lab, and any of Professor Epley's collaborators, including Ph.D. candidates, postdoctoral principal researchers, University of Chicago faculty, and faculty across other academic institutions.
- Partners with researchers and lab management to implement, monitor, launch, and sustain human behavioral research projects.
- Assists researchers with data storage and management as a trusted and conscientious research aide.
- Assists with course preparation and management.
- Oversees remote data collection through the Center for Decision Research Virtual Lab, Prolific, and other data collection services.
- Approves hours submitted by research assistants for work in the Epley Lab.
- Assists weekly Epley Lab meetings by supporting all logistics and outcomes from the Labs meetings.
- Applies research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge relevant to administer a research project. With a moderate level of direction, manages lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Helps develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan.
- Supports data collection and analytical needs of research projects. Conducts literature reviews and helps write reports and manuscripts. Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
---
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
---
Certifications:
---
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Master's degree.
Experience:
- A minimum of three years of research experience.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Familiarity with methods of experimentation.
Preferred Competencies
- Skills around reading, understanding, and synthesizing research in the behavioral and social sciences, including a familiarity with peer-reviewed academic research.
- Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as organizational skills.
- Work independently with little supervision; possess a self-motivated disposition; identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes, all while achieving key objectives resulting in desired outcomes.
- Handle multiple detailed tasks/projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines with frequent interruptions.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with colleagues, as well as with students, faculty, and corporate contacts in a multitude of communication methods i.e., in person, email, phone.
- Professional demeanor, including conscientiousness, tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach.
Working Conditions
- This position is currently expected to work in the office.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Research
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
Posting Statement
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or 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 Applicant Inquiry Form.
We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
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:http://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.
