Visiting Research Associate II - Health Policy and Administration

Hiring Department: Division of Health Policy and Administration

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1017023_1

Posting Close Date: 3/17/23 - Search Extended until 3/24/2023

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
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health's (SPH) is seeking applicants for a Visiting Research Associate II (Research Coordinator) position to manage and coordinate development and implementation of the STOP School Violence Program. The purpose of this project is to evaluate current school safety initiatives and develop pilot programs that will support development of more interconnected and robust school safety strategies. This position serves as Visiting Research Associate II (Research Coordinator) reporting to project Principal Investigator, Dr. Apostolis Sambanis in the UIC SPH Division of Health Policy and Administration.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Research

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  Assist the Principal Investigator with overall project management and coordination, developing action plans, and communicating action items.

• Organize, administer, coordinate, and follow up on all research activities at both study locations (University of Illinois Chicago-UIC and University of Minnesota-UMN).

• Assist in development, refinement, and revision of the research protocol.

• Distribute and collect surveys, schedule interviews and focus groups, track technological equipment, and support field personnel.

• Collect, process and analyze data. Summarize research results.

• Ensure that participant enrollment and research activities comply with established protocols, regulatory and monitoring agency standards, and grant sponsor guidelines.
  
  Coordination & Communication

• Act as liaison between research teams at UIC and UMN and with school district partners, funding agency, and other relevant stakeholders.

• Assist in preparing and delivering presentations and reports based on project findings following funder requirements.

• Lead and/or support the development of manuscripts and end products related to school safety strategies.
• Coordinate tasks across the project team and provide resources to those who need assistance.
  
  Staff Management

• Manage and oversee graduate research assistants and hourly research personnel (includes interviewing, hiring, and managing schedules; coordinating and assigning tasks; providing guidance and training; review and provide feedback.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

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  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.

• Prior research experience with school, school district, school related non-profit partners.
• Experience developing and managing IRB protocols, and civil rights and privacy protections.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

TO APPLY:

Please submit a cover letter and current resume along with your application.

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