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Lurie Children's Hospital
Chicago, Illinois · Hybrid

Research Student Assistant-Behavioral Health

Behavioral HealthIncludes callPart-Time

Listed compensation

$18-$27/hr

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Job Description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Location: 680 Lake Shore Drive

Job Description

This position entails programming an online companion, specifically a website, for an ADHD engagement intervention called START (SupporT for ADHD and Related Treatment).

The student will identify the appropriate website platform and then develop and maintain the website based on feedback provided by research participants and the clinical research team (based in the Spencer lab in the Pritzker Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health at Lurie Children’s).

A successful student in this role will have substantial experience with website programming, will be able to work independently, and be reliable and communicative with the clinical research team.

The student may be asked to attend in-person meetings (at 680 N Lakeshore Drive, Chicago, IL 60611), though will also be able to work from home to accommodate their academic schedule.

Essential Job Functions

  • Follow research protocols as directed when applicable.
  • Collect, record, and organize data.
  • Maintain accurate records of data collection.
  • Other research project specific duties as assigned.

Knowledge, SKILLS, and Abilities

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • Attention to detail and good organizational skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in face-to-face interactions with research staff, physicians, and administrative staff.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Education

High School Diploma/GED (Required)

Pay Range

$18.00-$27.00 Hourly

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position.

Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.

For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Employer paid group term life and disability
  • Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
  • 403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various Voluntary Benefits

  • Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
  • Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
  • Tuition assistance
  • Student loan servicing and support
  • Adoption benefits

Backup Childcare and Eldercare

  • Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
  • Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
  • Discount purchasing program

There’s a Place for You with Us

At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way.

We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond.

We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: employeehealth@luriechildrens.org

AI Notice

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It is a civil rights violation with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, or employment for an employer to use artificial intelligence that has the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes under the Illinois Human Rights Act or to use zip codes as a proxy for protected classes.

For questions about the use of artificial intelligence in this process or any additional support, please contact: peoplequestions@luriechildrens.org

Key Responsibilities

The student will program and maintain an online companion website for an ADHD engagement intervention. They are also responsible for collecting, recording, and organizing research data according to established protocols.

Requirements

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and possess strong website programming experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, along with excellent organizational and communication skills, is required.

Key Skills

Web developmentData organizationIndependent work

Behavioral Health Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$47k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $47k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Behavioral Health pay on WeekdayDoc is up 14.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-life snapshot

3.9/ 10
Listing-based score
  • Hybrid
  • Includes call
  • Remote
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About Lurie Children's Hospital

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL
5,001-10,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employer Paid Group Term Life and Disability
Health Savings Account Contribution
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays