What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Specialist - Natural Sciences (Hourly) - BME Leow position at uic?
Position Summary
This position contributes to the design and delivery of research projects and collaborates with researchers to develop, execute and interpret research projects. Performs complex laboratory and data collection techniques.
Duties & Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain software systems (e.g., mobile or web applications) to collect and process keystroke data.
Collaborate on building pipelines for data ingestion, storage, and analysis, ensuring data integrity and security.
Work closely with research teams in Psychiatry and Bioengineering to integrate machine learning or natural language processing (NLP) methods.
Contribute to the design of experiments and proof-of-concept prototypes that advance digital phenotyping initiatives.
Develop and execute test plans to ensure software reliability, performance, and compliance with project requirements.
Prepare and maintain clear documentation of software designs, code, and system processes.
Support the research team by generating data summaries, technical reports, and presentations as needed.
Participate in regular team meetings to discuss project progress, challenges, and solutions.
Communicate effectively with multidisciplinary team members (psychiatrists, engineers, data scientists, etc.).
Stay updated on relevant software engineering and data science best practices.
Perform other duties as assigned to support the successful completion of the NLP-BiAffect project. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
This position contributes to the design and delivery of research projects and collaborates with researchers to develop, execute and interpret research projects. Performs complex laboratory and data collection techniques.
Duties & Responsibilities
