Senior Research Specialist - Social Sciences
Job Summary:
The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking to fill several Senior Research Specialist positions that will be a principle contributor in developing specific research project requirements and is responsible for all aspects of the project from development through delivery. This position will perform complex study and data collection methods. This position will coordinate and direct the work and research tasks of lower level research staff. The successful candidates will collaborate with IJR community-based researchers and CCTS Community Engagement and Collaboration Core staff and faculty to develop objectives and design of research projects and proposals. Assists with data analysis and monitors project developments on an ongoing basis.
Job Responsibilities:
In the areas of Research, the individual will develop objectives and design of research and data collection procedures, conceptualize, initiate and execute research goals for project, and conduct and coordinate advanced research studies. Develop objectives and design of research and data collection procedures. Conceptualize, initiate and execute research goals for project.
The individual will also conduct and coordinate advanced research studies. Analyze and interpret data and results and refine study design. Develop and write advanced study protocols, as well as evaluate current developments and research findings to determine their potential applicability to research projects. This position is will replicate, refine and add/develop new research approaches based on project needs. Advise on new direction for research based on study results.
In the areas of communications, the individual will 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 and author and co-author articles for publication and present at scientific symposia and conferences. Specific job duties as it relates to multiple sponsored research projects includes: preparing and refining research interview and intervention protocols, preparing and maintaining IRB applications, conducting research fidelity assessments in the community, assisting the PI with the preparation of federal/state research grant applications, contributing to publications and national presentations of research findings, etc.
Also, this person may act as supervisor or team lead in directing and coordinating the work of lower level staff, overseeing and supervising research interventions in the community, researching staff in correcting drifts in fidelity to ensure integrity of each study, 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.
Job Knowledge & Skills, Education, Experience:
The Sr. Research Specialist in Social Sciences must hold a Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field required. Master’s degree in social science preferred. A minimum of 5 years related research experience. Possess and applies advanced knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods.
For full consideration send CV/resume, along with three (3) references to: https://jobs.uic.edu, and reference Job Number 126342.
The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.