at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Opening Id: 50753
Department: MED-Psych & Behavioral Science
Salary/Grade: NEX/13
Job Summary:
Coordinates & completes the day to day administrative & technical activities involved in a single complex, large, nationwide or multiple moderately complex concurrent biomedical &/or social-behavioral research study(ies) involving multiple sites& /or longitudinal assessments/ interventions. Ensures that all activities are completed by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all relevant current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB) & Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
The Northwestern Juvenile Project is a 29-year longitudinal study of the mental health needs and outcomes of youth in detention. Interviewers conduct 2-3 hour computer-assisted structured research interviews and collect biomarker measures, including dried blood spots. Interviews are currently conducted in participants’ homes (or other locations convenient to the participants) if participants live within a 2-hour driving range; else, they are conducted by Zoom or telephone.
Participants are adults with previous contact with the juvenile justice system. Interviews assess physical and mental health, problem behaviors, firearm involvement, substance use, and parenting practices, among other areas. Interviewers also help to locate hard-to find participants through meticulous tracking procedures, edit interviews and administrative forms, and attend weekly team meetings. Working hours are primarily afternoon, evening and weekends. This position requires a reliable vehicle and auto insurance.
One weekend shift (preferably Sunday) is required, along with two evening shifts during the week (e.g., 12pm-8pm). This is not a remote position. Our office is located on the Northwestern Chicago campus.
Please submit a cover letter to be considered for this position.
Preference will be given to applicants who reside in the City of Chicago due to travel expectations.
Please note: Supervisor provides objectives, deadlines and speci
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