Visiting Senior Research Specialist - Division of Academic Internal Medicine and Geriatrics
Hiring Department : Department of Medicine
Location : Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID : 1025590
Posting Close Date : June 16, 2024
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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 Visiting Senior Research Specialist provides expert level research oversight and management of the federally funded maternal and pediatric projects of Dr. Rachel Caskey and Dr. Liz Glassgow.
Duties & Responsibilities

Oversee multiple quantitative and qualitative research projects.

Create interview guides, recruit participants, and conduct key informant interviews and/or focus groups. Document and organize qualitative data collection. Create survey tools and oversee survey data collection among research participants. Oversee collection of biospecimens from research participants.

Supervision of staff participating in research.

Project management.

Assist with data analysis and contribute to writing of scientific manuscripts and/or grant proposals.

Provide oversight of IRB compliance and submit required IRB materials.

Provide correspondence with the funding agency including the submission of progress reports and updates on project reporting.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects 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 5 years related research experience.
• Possesses and applies advanced knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods

Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited school or university in social work, public health, or behavioral science or related health specialty.
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