Visiting Research Associate II - Social Sciences

Visiting Research Associate II

Hiring Department: Emergency Medicine

Location:  808 S. Wood, Chicago, IL

Requisition ID: 1024121 

Posting Close Date:  4/8/2024

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:

Collect and document research data for breast cancer screening services, including risk assessments and linkage to care data.
Maintain REDCap research database to collect and track key research outcomes.
Develop and execute screening and linkage to care protocols for ED breast cancer screening initiative.
Work in tandem with ED social workers, patient navigators, clinicians, nurses and research staff to help ensure follow-up for patients and document referrals to treatment and care.
Work with senior research specialists to ensure proper collection and tracking of research data and contribute to research abstracts and manuscripts.
Assist senior research specialists with literature reviews and preparation of IRB submissions and protocols.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, Social Work or related field
At least 1-2 years of research experience and/or health services related work
IV. Skills and Knowledge Preferred
Master’s degree in Public Health, Health Education, Social Work or related field preferred
Experience in Breast Cancer Screening related services.
Experience working in an emergency care setting.
Experience working with vulnerable populations.
Experience with motivational interviewing.

Travel and participation in local research meetings.

For fullest consideration, resumes should be received by April 8, 2024.  Please complete the online at https://jobs.uic.edu

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