Research Professional

Department
 

PSD Chemistry: Administrative Staff

About the Department
 

One of the first departments founded at the University of Chicago was the Department of Chemistry. Since then, The University of Chicago has been the recipient of more than 73 Nobel Prize recipients, 15 of which came from the Department of Chemistry. Our current faculty have considerable strength in inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry, as well as in interdisciplinary research that delves into biology, physics, and materials science.

Job Summary
 

This job concerns performing and co-managing scientific research projects in the Voth research group related to studies of various complex systems using theoretical and computational techniques.
More specifically, key areas for contributions include assisting in the preparation and editing of grants, research manuscripts, and review articles, including annual reports and supporting information sections, from submission to publication; tracking project expenditures, and research data management; developing and implementing research group operating procedures as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Delineates with Prof. Gregory Voth and other Voth group members on directions of research for the group.
• Provides help in drafting grant proposals, scientific manuscripts, and grant reports.
• Co-management of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in the Voth research group on projects related to the duties of the professional.
• Conducts literature reviews.
• Assists the manager with the preparation of manuscripts, reports, grants, and other documents.
• Assists the manager with the planning and direction of specific phases of the research project.
• Assists the manager with developing, amending, and auditing research/study protocols.
• Helps to train students and others in laboratory and field research and methods.
• Assists PI with coordination of all functions necessary to support a research group.
• Serves as the ‘front line’ for requests for information from all members of the research groups.
• Provides proofreading, editorial, and on-line support to Prof. Voth’s NIH PubMed and manuscript submissions.
• Collaborates with Departmental and Dean’s office staff to make sure that postdocs are hired and onboarded into the laboratory.
• Coordinates initial orientation for new postdoctoral researchers, students, and other research staff in assigned labs.
• Resolves many office problems independently and facilitates solutions, conferring with the appropriate group members to resolve the most complex issues, including aspects of desktop computer management.
• Oversees procurement and the processing of reimbursements for Professor Voth and research group; GEMS expense reporting.
• Manages seminar speakers/visitors by arranging travel and visit schedules; manage workshops and collaborative meetings within the research group and with other research groups or researchers.
• Creates and updates content for the Voth Group websites, Twitter account and Voth Wikipedia page. The websites are critical, as they are the preferred channel for sharing news and results.
• Manages and prioritizes with Voth daily task lists each morning via email and be able to respond rapidly during the workday to email, text, phone, and/or verbal requests by Voth as these daily priorities evolve and/or change.
• Orders office and laboratory supplies, including research hardware and software.
• Participates in the preparation and writing of grant applications and reports, and co-authors/authors scientific research manuscripts. Provides peer review of grant applications and scientific manuscripts.
• Collaborates on development of new research projects with academic and community-based organizations.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a PhD in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience:       

• Previous experience in a scientific research environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office software suite.

Preferred Competencies

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to train others.
• Knowledge of regulatory policies and procedures.
• Ability to respond quickly.
• Attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.
• Adaptability skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks under performance and time-related stress.
• Ability to learn needs and implement EndNote bibliography software.

Application Documents

• Resume (required).
• Cover Letter (required).
• References (required).

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
 

Research

Role Impact
 

Individual Contributor

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

37.5

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

Employees must comply with the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward .
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