at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Research Specialist
Research Specialist
Hiring Department: Energy Resources Center
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1026141
Posting Close Date: July 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:
Position Summary
The research specialist role contributes to the design, development and delivery of research projects and contributes to determining objectives and approach to research projects, presents results and publishes manuscripts. This position supports the Energy Resources Center's distributed generation team conducting analysis, drafting engineering studies, researching emerging technologies, and doing end user and stakeholder engagement and education.
Duties & Responsibilities
Contributes to the design, development and delivery of research projects
May determine objectives and approach to research projects
Presents results and publishes manuscripts
Supports initiatives of the ERC per the direction of direct supervisor
Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment involving complex tasks with appreciable latitude for unreviewed action or decision-making
Contributes material and assists in the writing of research findings for publications, papers, grants, and other documents for publication
Supports the development of strategic relationships with external stakeholders and research partners
Assists with tracking current developments and research to identify new project/program opportunities
Oversees technical work of junior staff and students
Collaborates with researchers to develop objectives and design of research projects and proposals
Performs complex data collection and study methods, evaluation and analysis requiring use of independent judgment
Improves on current methods, procedures and evaluates new methods
Conducts advanced analysis of research data
Develops advanced research protocols
Supports the development of research ideas that lead into new fundable projects and programs for the ERC
Assists in identifying and pursuing funding for the assigned technical programs/areas, including assisting in the preparation of proposals and supporting the establishment of proposal partners
Identifies new research opportunities for other Center research areas
Supports other Center research development opportunities per the direction of direct supervisor
Other duties as assigned.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in social science or related field required. Master's degree in social science preferred.
A minimum of 3 years related research experience.
Possesses and applies advanced knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods
Designs and implements novel plans or approaches to meet project objectives
Collects, analyzes, and summarizes data and presents results to internal and external stakeholders
Organizes and maintains detailed records
Possesses effective project management skills
Possesses effective communication skills for meeting with clients, potential sponsors, staff, and/or training of students
Has a minimum of 1 year experience modeling power generation systems
Preferred... For full info follow application link.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
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.
