Research Data Assistant
Indiana University

Department

RADIOLOGY & IMAGING SCIENCES (IN-RADY-IUINA)

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Performs fetal, placental, and infant brain image analysis.

General Responsibilities

• Assists with the research and collection of data from internal and/or external sources in support of research project(s).
• Conducts descriptive analysis with collected data and assists with evaluative analysis.
• Assists with creating technical reports, journal articles, and public presentations as needed.
• Maintains relationships with research project stakeholders and keeps them up-to-date and apprised of any concerns or issues; provides expertise in applicable areas of research; serves as back-up point of contact for client requests pertaining to assigned projects(s).
• Mentors and/or provides guidance to students, faculty, or other staff working on research project(s) through training in related aspects of research techniques and analysis as needed; may provide daily oversight to less experienced staff or student researchers.
• Represents the department with regard to related research and participates in professional development activities and programs.
• May perform other related duties in support of research projects and data analysis efforts.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree preferably in public policy, public administration, public health, social sciences, or related field.

Preferred

• Master's degree.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 1 year of research, data analysis, or related experience.

Preferred

• Experience in imaging data analysis.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrated time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Highly thorough and dependable.
• Possesses a high degree of initiative.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply quantitative research skills.
• Familiarity with and openness to learn qualitative and mixed methods.
• Familiarity with statistical software preferred.
• Must possess strong attention to detail.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

This position is grant funded with expected annual renewals. Renewals are contingent on the availability of grant funds.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Mastery

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Research Data Analysis

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