Visiting Research Associate II - Applied Health Sciences, Disability And Human Development (Lend)

Visiting Research Associate II - Applied Health Sciences, Disability and Human Development (LEND)

Hiring Department: Disability and Human Development

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1021949

Posting Close Date: May 17, 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.

Position Summary:

This position conducts research by assisting with the collection, entry and cleaning of data and descriptive results.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Collaborate with the principal investigator, research team members, and the community agencies to develop research plans and intervention protocols Perform data collection activities for the project; coordinate and perform pre and post-data analysis; conduct quantitative and qualitative data analysis; analyze and evaluate research results. Write advanced, comprehensive reports; assist in writing manuscripts, grant proposals, and abstracts to share research findings; contribute content, prepare results, and assist in the write-up of research findings for publication (papers, presentations, grants, etc.) Contribute to design and implementation of the research participant interviews, focus groups, and assessment and data collection protocol including data tracking system and data management. Help formulate and conduct project-related interventions and assessments Maintain detailed records of results and prepare online annual performance report for HRSA Prepare materials for IRB, presentation and publications pertaining to our research findings and best practices. Assist the Director in the development and implementation of the curriculum for the advanced graduate level didactic course in the fall and spring semesters Manage the course content on UIC Blackboard Coordinate annual recruitment, application, and selection process for grant participants Communicate with community agencies and coordinate participant recruitment, intervention implementation, and follow-up activities. Supervise, support, and mentor grant participants and research assistants Coordinate the annual student orientation, end of the year open house, faculty meetings, and annual faculty retreat Manage social media and update program website, recruitment materials, outreach materials and applications Support day to day functioning of the Illinois LEND grant

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

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social science or related field required.

• A minimum of one year related research experience.

• Knowledge of research concepts, practices and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree preferred.

• Strong writing skills, highly organized, and a high level of computer proficiency needed.

• Experience writing grant applications and reports, including narrative evaluations for Principal Investigator and/or granting agencies.

• Experience working with and supporting people with disabilities.

• Familiarity with MCH training programs.

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