Research Specialist (Project Coordinator) - CEHI
Overview
Research Specialist (Project Coordinator) - CEHI
Department of Pediatrics
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO (UIC)
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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 nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
The Children’s Environmental Health Initiative in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Research Specialist (Project Coordinator) to join our team.
This position is based within the Children’s Environmental Health Initiative at the University of Illinois Chicago and contributes to the design and delivery of research projects and communication of results to multiple external audiences. The person in this position collaborates with researchers to develop and execute research projects and interpret research results. Performs complex data collection, implements study methods, drafts text for manuscripts and grant proposals, and serves as general research manager.
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.
- Develop and track required IRB 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 lay communication.
- Assist principal investigator in grant and manuscript submission.
Research Group Management
- Serve as a resource to entire CEHI team.
- Oversee general research operations including support of human resources and financial management functions of the CEHI team.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in social science or related to public or environmental health 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.
For fullest consideration apply by 11/17/2023 at uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/7529?c=uic. Upload CV, Cover Letter, and contact information for minimum of three references.
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