at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Research Specialist - Social Science
1026414-Research Specialist- Social Science
Hiring Department: Psychiatry
Location: 1601 West Taylor Street, Chicago, Illinois 60612
Requisition ID: 1026414
Posting Close Date: 08-01-2024
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 data collection and study methods.
Job Responsibilities (Essential Duties):
Research:
Collaborate with Principal Investigator and researchers to develop objectives and design of research projects and proposals. Formulate and conduct research studies and analyses. Performs complex data collection and study methods. Analyze and evaluate research results. Replicate, refine, and add new research approaches based on project needs. Test, customize and implement new methods and procedures. Develop and write advanced, comprehensive protocols. Monitor project developments on an ongoing basis. Propose and implement changes as needed.
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.
Best Candidate:
The research specialist will participate in the management of specific clinical trials and research studies as assigned, co-coordinate research assistants (RAs) working on those studies, take a lead on the training and orientation of RAs and volunteers assigned to specific studies, track study and clinical trial expenses, and co-coordinate scheduling not only of study participants but associated study staff including clinicians and Clinical Research Center (CRC) RNs and RAs. The research specialist will play a role in updating and seeking guidance from stakeholders such as UIC's Investigational Drug Services, the Clinical Trials Network, and local Institutional Review Board representatives regarding study developments.
Qualifications:
Job Knowledge & Skills, Education, Experience:
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 comprehensive knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices, and methods.
All applications must be submitted online through the following UIC Job Board link:
https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit:
https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899
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