Research Specialist - Social Sciences

Research Specialist

Hiring Department: Emergency Medicine

Location:  808 S. Wood

Requisition ID: 1022079

Posting Close Date:  3/25/2024

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 nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

The Research Specialist will assist with community Bystander CPR (BCPR) interventions, research data collection, and analysis to develop community interventions that address cardiac arrest health disparities and improve out of hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) survival.

Duties & Responsibilities

Duties include but not limited to assisting with developing, executing and managing the Illinois Heart Rescue Project. The incumbent will perform surveys, interview, and observations to collect research data. Will also assist with study protocols and grant reporting.

30% travel within the Chicagoland area and quarterly travel to Central and Southern Illinois.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. All full-time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition, we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Qualifications:

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 advanced knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods
30% travel within Chicagoland and quarterly travel to Central and Southern Illinois. 

Preferred Qualifications

EMT-B preferred.
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 advanced knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods.  A minimum of 3 years related research experience.  Possesses and applies advanced knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods.  EMT-B preferred.

For fullest consideration, resumes should be received by March 25, 2024.

Please complete the online at https://jobs.uic.edu

The University of Illinois is the largest University in the Chicago area. With several nationally ranked health sciences schools, we offer an unprecedented opportunity for multi-disciplinary care, education and research.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, Veteran or disability status.

The University of Illinois conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 

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

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation