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The University of Chicago

Research Assistant

Chicago, IL · On-site

$19.23 - $24.04/hr

Job Summary The Research Assistant will assist the PI, Director of ED HIV and STI Screening, and ... Strong knowledge of human subjects' research and Good Clinical Practices. * Strong interpersonal ...

The University of Chicago

Research Assistant

Chicago, IL · On-site

$50K - $70K/yr

... research assistant to gain experience for future careers in the biomedical area. This at-will ... performance. Responsibilities * Mouse colony maintenance and PCR genotyping. * Perform routine ...

NorthShore

Research Assistant-OBGYN

Evanston, IL · On-site

$18.84 - $27.32/hr

The Research Assistant plays a key role in supporting and contributing to research initiatives ... Opportunity for annual increases based on performance * Career Pathways to Promote Professional ...

Rush University

Epi Research Assistant

Chicago, IL · On-site

$17.63 - $24.91/hr

The Epi Research Assistant will perform venipuncture (phlebotomy) and collect blood samples for the ... Prior work with human subjects research study protocols. Fluent in spoken English. Must be able to ...

Rush University

Epi Research Assistant

Chicago, IL · On-site

$17.63 - $24.91/hr

The Epi Research Assistant will perform venipuncture (phlebotomy) and collect blood samples for the ... Prior work with human subjects research study protocols. Fluent in spoken English. Must be able to ...

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How much do human performance research assistant jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for human performance research assistant in Chicago, IL is $45,578.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,600.00 and $49,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a human performance research assistant?

Human Performance Research Assistants are professionals who support scientific studies focused on understanding and improving human physical and cognitive abilities. They assist with designing experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and maintaining research equipment. Their work is essential in fields such as sports science, ergonomics, psychology, and occupational health. By helping researchers investigate factors that affect human performance, they contribute to advancements in health, safety, and productivity.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a human performance research assistant?

To thrive as a Human Performance Research Assistant, you need a solid background in exercise science, physiology, or a related field, typically with a relevant bachelor's or master's degree. Familiarity with data collection tools, laboratory equipment, and statistical analysis software such as SPSS or MATLAB is often required. Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, and effective communication skills help you excel in data management and collaborative research environments. These skills ensure accurate research outcomes and meaningful contributions to advancing human performance studies.

What challenges do human performance research assistants face in data collection and analysis?

Human Performance Research Assistants often encounter challenges such as ensuring data accuracy during physical assessments, managing participant schedules, and maintaining consistency in measurement techniques. They must also adapt to unexpected variables, like participant fatigue or equipment malfunction. Close collaboration with principal investigators and other team members is essential to troubleshoot issues and uphold research protocols, which strengthens both technical skills and teamwork abilities.

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Research Assistant - Neuroimaging and Behavioral Data

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science

North Chicago, IL • On-site

$16 - $20/hr

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Job description

Pay rate : $16 - $20 an hour, depending on experience and qualifications 


Position Summary

The Human Performance Laboratory and CLEAR at RFUMS is seeking a part-time Research Assistant to support Dr. Shawn Flanagan with the analysis, review, quality control, and organization of neuroimaging and behavioral data collected in recent studies. This position emphasizes neuroscience, quantitative data analysis, reproducible coding, and careful stewardship of research data. The Research Assistant will help convert existing datasets and documentation into organized, quality-reviewed, analysis-ready resources; execute approved analyses; and prepare clear outputs for PI review and research dissemination. This is a temporary, part time position, 8-10 hours a week.

While this position is not eligible for our regular employee benefits, all RFU employees are eligible to accrue personal leave in accordance with IL law.  All RFU employees are also eligible to make unmatched contributions to voluntary supplemental pre-tax and post-tax retirement plans.


Who We Are

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science (RFUMS), located in North Chicago, Illinois, is a graduate health sciences university comprising six schools and colleges. The Center for Lower Extremity Ambulatory Research (CLEAR), housed within the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine, uses multidisciplinary approaches to improve lower-extremity health and function. CLEAR's Human Performance Laboratory supports federally funded research in biomechanics, injury prevention, human performance, neuroscience, and physiology.

Recent Human Performance Laboratory studies have generated neuroimaging and behavioral datasets that require careful organization, documented quality control, reproducible preprocessing and analysis, and integration with study metadata. This role is focused on those existing data resources rather than participant-facing or laboratory-planning duties.


Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Inventory, organize, and review neuroimaging and behavioral datasets and their linked metadata; maintain consistent file structures, data dictionaries, codebooks, data provenance, processing-status records, and analysis-ready datasets.
  • Verify participant and session matching, file completeness, variable definitions, plausible ranges, missingness, exclusions, and modality- or task-specific quality indicators; document and escalate unresolved discrepancies.
  • Perform and document data cleaning, preprocessing, quality control, and quantitative analysis under PI-approved plans.
  • Develop, review, test, and maintain reproducible coding workflows for data cleaning, harmonization, analysis, and visualization.
  • Document software versions, parameters, inputs, outputs, data dimensions, and validation checks so results can be independently reproduced.
  • Maintain versioned analysis scripts, change records, data dictionaries, processing notes, and decision logs; preserve raw data and provenance throughout the workflow.
  • Prepare quality-control summaries, descriptive results, figures, tables, and organized materials for PI review.
  • Support relevant literature review, interpretation, manuscript development, presentations, and archiving of final analysis products.


Conditions of Employment

  • Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check
  • Must complete required human-subjects protection, privacy, data-security, and computing-system training before accessing restricted research data.
  • Must be able to maintain a reliable part-time schedule and comply with approved data access, storage, backup, and sharing procedures.


Required Education & Experience

  • Relevant education, coursework, training, or experience in neuroscience, neuroimaging, psychology, biomedical engineering, kinesiology, data science, or a related quantitative field.
  • Demonstrated experience with scientific coding and quantitative data analysis.


Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

  • Ability to write, review, test, and document analysis code in at least one scientific programming language.
  • Understanding of reproducible data-analysis practices, including preservation of raw data, provenance, parameter tracking, and validation checks.
  • Strong attention to detail when reviewing complex file structures, participant and session identifiers, metadata, missingness, exclusions, and quality indicators.
  • Ability to interpret quantitative outputs, identify implausible or inconsistent results, and communicate questions clearly to the PI.
  • Ability to protect confidential information and work reliably both independently and as part of a research team.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with neuroimaging data structures, preprocessing workflows, quality control, or analysis software.
  • Experience with behavioral or cognitive-task data, statistical modeling, and scientific visualization.
  • Proficiency with Python, R, MATLAB, or comparable scientific programming tools.
  • Experience with version control, command-line tools, reproducible environments, or high-performance computing is desirable.
  • Experience preparing analysis-ready datasets, data dictionaries, technical reports, figures, or tables for manuscripts and presentations.


Typical Physical Demands & Working Conditions

  • The selected candidate must be able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

  • The position primarily involves computer-based work and may require sustained attention to detailed visual and quantitative information.




EOE, Including Disability / Vets