Visiting Senior Research Specialist

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Posted: 16-May-24

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Research - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 5262414

Visiting Senior Research Specialist
Visiting Senior Research Specialist
Hiring Department: Biobehavioral Nursing Science
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1018692
Posting Close Date: May 28, 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:
Position Summary
This position is a principle contributor in developing specific research project requirements and is responsible for all aspects of the project from development through delivery. Perform complex study and data collection methods. May coordinate and direct the work and research tasks of lower level research staff.
Duties & Responsibilities
Research

Develop objectives and design of research and data collection procedures. Conceptualize, initiate and execute research goals for project.

Conduct and coordinate advanced research studies. Analyze and interpret data and results and refine study design.

Develop and write advanced study protocols

Evaluate current developments and research findings to determine their potential applicability to research projects.

Replicate, refine and add/develop new research approaches based on project needs. Advise on new direction for research based on study results.
Communications

Monitor project developments on an ongoing basis and implement changes as needed..

Prepare, organize and communicate research results. Write papers, grants, and other documents for publication based on research findings.

Author and co-author articles for publication and present at scientific symposia and conferences.
Staff Management

May act as supervisor or team lead in directing and coordinating the work of lower level staff. Guide, train and advise lower level researchers and students on techniques, methods and procedures.

Plan, assign and review work of staff to ensure that group objectives are met. Hire, train, develop and manage staff to ensure that a qualified staff exists to meet group objectives.

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

• Bachelor's degree in social science or related field required.
• 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 in social science preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish English preferred: speaking, writing, translating

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The University of Illinois Chicago is the city’s largest university and its only public Carnegie Research 1 institution. Its 16 academic colleges serve close to 34,000 undergraduate, graduate and professional students. UIC is recognized as one of the best public universities and one of the most ethnically rich and culturally diverse campuses in the nation, located in the heart of Chicago, it is an integral part of the city's educational, technological and cultural fabric.
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