Employer: University of Illinois – Chicago
Hiring Department: Biobehavioral Nursing Science
Job Title: Visiting Research Specialist
Additional Information: https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/8709?c=uic
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.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Research
- Collaborate with Principle Investigator and researchers to develop objectives and design of research projects and proposals.
- Formulate and conduct research studies and analyses.
- Performs complex data collection and study methods.
- Analyze and evaluate research results.
- Replicate, refine, and add new research approaches based on project needs.
- Test, customize, and implement new methods and procedures.
- Develop and write advanced, comprehensive protocols.
- Monitor project developments on an ongoing basis. Propose and implement changes as needed.
Communication
- Contribute material, prepare results and assist in the writing of research findings for publications, papers, presentations, grants, and other documents for publication.
- Assist principal investigator in grant and manuscript submission.
Staff Management
- Guide, train, and advise lower-level researchers and students on techniques, methods, and procedures.
- 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 3 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.
