Visiting Research Associate I - Social Sciences - Surgery

Overview

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:

Department of Surgery at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Research Associate I -Social Science to join the Department of Surgery.

The Research Associate I -Social Sciences, conducts research by preparing literature reviews and assisting with the collection, entering, coding and cleaning of data and descriptive results.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in research activities and participate in a variety of collaborative projects
• Apply research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge relevant to administer a research project
• With a moderate level of direction, will manage research- related duties and tasks
• Support data collection efforts, conduct literature reviews, and help write reports
• Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, and perform other related work as needed
• Conducts research by preparing literature reviews and assisting with the collection, entering, coding and cleaning of data and descriptive results
• Maintains and processes required paperwork
• Coordinate research activities including scheduling, tracking, and completing study activities - collection of qualitative/quantitative data & data analysis - in preparation and during the study period.
• Works closely with the Director of Clinical Research to ensure correct implementation and compliance with study protocols
• Assist in developing training materials for new staff
• Assist in developing and compiling summary data, progress reports, IRB submissions, and support for presentations
• Communicate in an effective and professional manner with all members of the research team, study participants and learners
• Assist the Director of Clinical Research with administrative tasks
• 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.
• Knowledge of fundamental research concepts, practices and procedures.
• Entry level knowledge of research methods.

Preferred Qualifications:

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