Loyola University Chicago
Research Assistant (Part-Time)
🇺🇸 Hybrid - Chicago, IL
🕑 Part-Time
💰 $16 - $20 per Hour
💻 Research
🗓️ June 12th, 2025
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- Participate in research on substance use, AI/AN tribal health, and well-being.
- Assist in developing research protocols and manuscripts.
- Conduct and interpret statistical analyses.
- Minimum requirement: Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience).
- Preferred: 1-2 years of related experience.
- Proficiency in statistical methods and software.
- Compensation ranges from $16.20 to $20.00 per hour.
Research Assistant (Part-Time) Full Description
Position Number | 8350243
Job Category | University Staff
Job Type | Part-Time
FLSA Status | Non-Exempt
Campus | Off-Campus/Remote
Department Name | PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCES
Location Code | PUBLIC HEALTH SCIENCES (06250A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? | Yes
Duties and Responsibilities | Job Summary:
We are seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support ongoing public health research. This role involves working on various projects related to substance use, AI/AN tribal health, and professional well-being. This role is ideal for individuals with academic or professional backgrounds in public health, biology, medicine, nursing, or related fields.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Involvement: Actively participate in research projects focusing on substance use, AI/AN tribal health, and professionals’ well-being. Assist in the development and implementation of research protocols, manuscripts, and grants. Statistical Analysis: Apply statistical methods to analyze research data. Interpret and summarize statistical results in a clear and understandable manner. Manuscript Preparation: Assist in writing methodology and results sections for research manuscripts. Ensure accuracy and clarity in presenting research findings. Literature Review: Conduct comprehensive literature reviews to support research projects. Stay updated with current research and trends in public health, particularly in the areas of substance use and AI/AN tribal health. Collaboration and Communication: Work collaboratively with the research team. Maintain open communication with the supervisor and team members. Meeting Deadlines: Manage time effectively to meet project deadlines. Proactively communicate any challenges in meeting deadlines. Confidentiality and Ethics:Uphold the highest standards of confidentiality and ethical conduct in research.Working Conditions: Part-time position with flexible hours to accommodate academic or other commitments. Opportunity for remote or on-campus work, depending on project requirements.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience |Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education. Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree Experience Required: None Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
Qualifications | Academic background (undergraduate or graduate level) in public health, biology, medicine, nursing, health sciences, or a related discipline. Research Skills: Experience or strong interest in research related to substance use, AI/AN tribal health, and professional well-being. Statistical Knowledge: Proficiency in applying statistical methods in research. Familiarity with statistical software is a plus. Writing Skills: Ability to write clear and concise methodology and results sections for academic publications. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical skills with attention to detail. Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses | N/A
Computer Skills | Basic computing skills
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 | 06/11/2025
Close Date |
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate | $20.00 /hour
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate | $16.20 /hour
Special Instructions to Applicants |
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/33054
- Do you have at least a Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education?
- Yes
- No
- Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?
(Open Ended Question) - How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
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- How do your personal values align with Loyola University Chicago's mission and values?
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- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
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