Research Analyst, Precision Analytics Program Administrator

Department

BSD PSY - Lyons Lab

About the Department

To transform mental health through compassionate, innovative interdisciplinary care, pioneering research, and the education of future leaders dedicated to advancing the well-being of individuals, families, and their communities.

Job Summary

The Research Analyst supports the Precision Analytics Team by coordinating projects, schedules, and reporting. This role helps keep the team organized and ensures that quality data and analytics initiatives are delivered in format and timeframe as committed. By serving as a central point of communication and coordination, the Analyst helps systems staff, and research fellows stay connected across projects and ensures that the team’s work is accessible and aligned with organizational priorities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates schedules, meetings, and project timelines for the Precision Analytics Team.
• Tracks and maintains records of analytics projects, deliverables, and outcomes.
• Supports communication with internal teams, leadership, and external partners.
• Generates and shares reports to inform decision-making and program evaluation.
• Collaborates closely with analysts, the systems coordinator, research fellows, and the Associate Director of Precision Analytics.
• Ensures smooth integration of analytics with program, training, and operations teams.
• Contributes to organizational projects beyond core duties, such as event logistics, communications, or process documentation.
• Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
• Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Installs, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Maintains recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assisting with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases; and providing general administrative support. Has general awareness in research techniques or methods, regulatory policies and procedures, and relevant scientific field.
• 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 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Conducting applied research or evaluation.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Excel, and project management platforms.
• Learning management systems, analytics tools, or research platforms is a plus.

Preferred Competencies

• Strong organization and project management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in reporting and record-keeping.
• Effective communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Comfort working with data and ability to support technical teams.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

Job Family

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

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FLSA Status

Exempt

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Pay Range

$50,000.00 - $70,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

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