at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Research Associate I (oGVHD) - Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
Research Associate I (oGVHD) - Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
Hiring Department: Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences
Location: 1855 W. Taylor St. Chicago, IL 60612
Requisition ID: 1024711
Posting Close Date: 4/29/24
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position Summary
The Research Associate I will be participating in translational Dry Eye & Ocular Graft Versus Host Disease research. The Research Associate I will assist the Principal Investigator with clinical trials management, IRB submissions, and conduct literature searches and writing for Ocular Graft Versus Host Disease research.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assist Principal Investigator with manuscript and grant preparation and submissions.
Help in obtaining, completing, and submitting appropriate forms for regulatory approvals.
Assist Principal Investigator with performing surveys, interviews, observations or uses other methods according to established research protocols.
Analyze and generate imaging and history data from recruited patients seen in the Dry Eye & ocular GVHD Clinic.
Collaborate with Ophthalmology's Clinical Research Coordinators to execute details of studies per sponsor agreement.
Conduct literature searches and writing for Ocular Graft Versus Host Disease
Order research supplies and maintain inventories and equipment
Maintain detailed records of results and prepare written reports.
Maintain and process required paperwork.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in social science or related field required.
Knowledge of fundamental research concepts, practices and procedures.
Entry level knowledge of research methods.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual Spanish/English
2 years experience in Ophthalmology research and/or clinical setting preferred.
Proficiency in ophthalmology terminologies and methodologies preferred.
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