at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Research Specialist - Natural Sciences
1026172- Research Specialist- Natural Sciences
Hiring Department: Psychiatry
Location: 1747 W. Roosevelt Rd. Chicago, IL, 60608
Requisition ID: 1026172
Posting Close Date: 7/16/2024
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 over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Job 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. This position conducts research by building artificial intelligence applications, natural language processing, machine and deep learning algorithms, and other computing systems and infrastructure to support the AI.Health4All Center's research programs. The Research Specialist carries out research objectives outlined by the Principal Investigator, or research staff supervisor, based on grant funding.
Job Responsibilities (Essential Duties):
Research:
Collaborate with Principal Investigator and researchers to develop objectives and design of research projects and proposals. Formulate and conduct scientific experiments and analyses. Performs complex data collection and laboratory techniques. Analyze and evaluate test and research results. Replicate, refine and add new research approaches based on project needs. Test, customize and implement new methods, procedures and techniques. Develop and write advanced, comprehensive experimental protocols. Monitor ongoing project developments. Propose and implement changes as needed. Collaborate with the AI.Health4All research team to develop objectives and design of research projects and proposals. Code and develop artificial intelligence applications, natural language processing, machine and deep learning algorithms. Perform surveys, interviews, observations or use other methods according to established research protocols. Prepare data for analysis and execute details of studies. Perform analysis and document results. May conduct literature searches. Order study supplies and maintain inventories. Assist with IRB submissions, modifications, and continuing reviews and
maintenance of regulatory documentation
Communication:
Contribute material, prepare results, and assist in the writing of research findings for publications, papers, presentations, grants, and other documents for publication. Assist
principal investigator in grant and manuscript submission.
Staff Management:
Guide, train, and advise lower-level researchers and students on techniques, methods, and procedures. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in science or related field required. Master's degree in science preferred. A minimum of 3 years related research experience. Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices, and methods. Proficient in specific lab research techniques.
Research:
Rodent care and husbandry. Collection of behavioral data using rodent models relevant to alcohol use disorder, panic disorder, PTSD, and depression. Completion of experiments using in vivo manipulations that require surgical skills (chemo genetics, fiber... For full info follow application link.
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The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
