at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Senior Research Specialist - Research Resources Center (RRC)
Senior Research Specialist - OVCR Research Resources Center (RRC)
Hiring Department: OVR Research Resources Center
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Requisition ID: 1024867
Posting Close Date: May 3, 2024
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:
The Research Resources Center (RRC) is a division of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) at the University of Illinois Chicago. RRC offers research faculty, staff, and students a diverse inventory of high-end scientific equipment as well as a wide range of services offered by 14 core facilities staffed with highly skilled scientists. In addition, our staff trains the research faculty, staff, and students to use the scientific equipment. Through the RRC, researchers also have access to statistical and computational support for data handling, data transfer, and interpretation of experimental results This position contributes to the design and delivery of research projects and collaborates with researchers to develop, execute and interpret research projects in or across a variety of the research cores. The role performs complex laboratory and data collection techniques in a high volume environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
Develop objectives and design of research and data collection procedures. Conceptualize, initiate and execute research goals for project.
Conduct and coordinate advanced research experiments. Analyze and interpret data and results and refine experimental design.
Develop and write advanced experimental protocols.
Evaluate current developments and research findings to determine their potential applicability to research projects.
Replicate, refine and add/develop new research approaches based on project needs. Advise on new direction for research based on experimental results.
Monitor project developments on an ongoing basis and implement changes as needed.
Prepare, organize and communicate research results. Write papers, grants, and other documents for publication based on research findings.
Author and co-author articles for publication and present at scientific symposia and conferences.
May act as supervisor or team lead in directing and coordinating the work of lower level staff. Guide, train and advise lower level researchers and students on techniques, methods and procedures.
Plan, assign and review work of staff to ensure that group objectives are met. Hire, train, develop and manage staff to ensure that a qualified staff exists to meet group objectives.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in science or related field required. Master's degree in science preferred.
A minimum of 5 years related research experience.
Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods.
Proficient in specific lab research techniques.
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