at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Visiting Senior Research Specialist - DOM, Division of Pulmonary, Breathe Chicago Center
Visiting Senior Research Specialist - DOM, Division of Pulmonary, Breathe Chicago Center
Search Extended until August 9, 2024
Hiring Department: Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep and Allergy
Location: Chicago, IL
Requisition ID:1025847
Posting Close Date: June 25, 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:
Who We Are: The Breathe Chicago Center (BCC) in the Department of Medicine at the University of Illinois Chicago conducts research to identify new tests and treatments for people with chronic lung disease, COVID-19, Long COVID, and other conditions. We also use healthcare delivery science to increase access to high-quality healthcare. Studies are conducted in collaboration with academic health centers, community-based organizations, and faith-based organizations in Chicago and other cities across the nation.
General Job Summary: The Visiting Senior Research Specialist (Research Communications Center, Recruitment & Retention Manager) oversees and supervises the timely handling of recruitment and retention activities for clinical research protocols related to COVID-19, asthma, and COPD in the Breathe Chicago Center (BCC) within the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep & Allergy in the Department of Medicine. This position does not require living in Chicago, IL, and may be undertaken remotely.
Job Responsibilities (Essential Duties):
Research
Develop objectives and design of research and data collection procedures. Conceptualize, initiate and execute research goals for project.
Conduct and coordinate advanced research studies. Analyze and interpret data and results and refine study design.
Develop and write advanced study protocols. Thoroughly evaluate research protocols with study team to lead assessment of target population and recruitment goals.
Evaluate current developments and research findings to determine their potential applicability to research projects.
Provide guidance on best practices and lessons learned from recruitment efforts across protocols to investigators at UIC and collaborators across the U.S.
Provide leadership in the development of plans for engaging target population in clinical research, and for identifying and screening potential participants for studies.
Oversee the review of recruitment and retention procedures and evaluations regularly to ensure protocol compliance.
Oversee the maintenance of accurate records of all recruitment and engagement activities and provide detailed reports to the study team at regular intervals.
Ensure that all recruitment and retention activities are in compliance with research protocols, as well as federal, state, institutional and sponsor-specific regulations.
Assist investigators in organizing data for grant progress reports, meetings, publications, and presentations.
Communications
Act as lead liaison between research participants, study staff, physicians and study sponsors to ensure that patient safety and satisfaction is prioritized and communicated.
Provide leadership in developing and providing relevant feedback to community and... 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.
