Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Chicago Medicine & Biological Sciences Division

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About Us:

Dr. James Griffith is seeking a full-time research coordinator to join the Griffith Lab based in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the University of Chicago Medicine & Biological Sciences Division.

Broadly speaking, Dr. Griffith’s research includes the relationship between cognition and emotion, autobiographical memory, and mental health comorbidities. More recently, he has grown his research to include the intersection of medicine and mental health in areas including chronic pelvic pain and pelvic floor disorders. He is currently leading several projects examining the intersection between mental health and urogynecology, focusing on pelvic floor disorders, addressing disparities in urinary control symptoms among minority women, and developing new self-management interventions for women with pelvic floor disorders.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a motivated individual to join the Griffith Lab. This role offers exciting opportunities for professional growth, and we encourage all members of our team to take initiative in leading projects, submitting posters at conferences, and helping with manuscript preparation. The research coordinator will work closely with the lab manager to support with administrative duties as well as recruitment, patient interviews, and data collection and management for ongoing studies within the lab. A good fit to our team is someone who is a team player, open-minded, curious, and hardworking.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Located in Chicago or willing to relocate to Chicago
• At least a 2-year commitment to the position

Desired Qualifications (Not required but preferred):

• Spanish speaking 
• Experience conducting research interviews (e.g., qualitative interviews)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Experience using REDCap and R
• Prior clinical research experience (e.g., managing IRB, conducting literature reviews, recruiting participants, data collection and analysis, interacting with patients)

The University of Chicago Medicine & Biological Sciences Division is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Posted: 4/24/24