Job Description

Visiting Research Specialist – Division of Academic Internal Medicine and Geriatrics

Hiring Department: Department of Medicine

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1028649

Posting Close Date: December 19, 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 over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

Position Summary
This position contributes to the design and delivery of research projects and collaborates with researchers to develop, execute and interpret research projects. Performs complex data collection and study methods. This position will be funded by the HRSA State Maternal Health Innovation Program and will be responsible for project management and coordination.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support maternal health project goals and tasks as outlined in the project plan by actively assuming responsibility for components necessary for timely completion.
• Collaborate with the project team, sponsor, and stakeholders to conduct activities that improve maternal health in Illinois.
• Independently develop, manage, synthesize and report on key data to support progress reporting.
• Develop and implement procedures, maintain records, track progress, and conduct quality assurance and program evaluation activities.
• Create interview guides, recruit participants, and conduct key informant interviews and/or focus groups. Document and organize qualitative data collection. Create survey tools and oversee survey data collection among research participants.
• Research and operationalize recommendations to improve maternal health.
• Collaborate with state agencies.
• Manage maternal health projects and activities for the Illinois Maternal Health Innovation Program.
• Provide correspondence with the funding agency including the submission of progress reports and updates on project reporting.
• Manage scheduling and prepare meeting agendas, notes and other project communications.
• Lead and manage the planning and creation of the maternal health data repository.
• Serves as first line of customer service for project communication.
• Organize and lead internal team meetings as assigned.
• Assist with project progress reports.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an accredited school or university in social work, public health, or behavioral science or related health specialty.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and autonomously in a self-directed role.
• Program evaluation training and experience.
• Highly collaborative with strong interpersonal, customer service, and team building skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple work assignments and manage time efficiently.
• Knowledge and experience in maternal health.

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, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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