Research Specialist - Social Sciences

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jun 06, 2025
Research Specialist - Social Sciences Research Specialist - Social Sciences Internal Search Hiring Department: Institute for Health Research and Policy Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1035283 Posting Close Date: June 13, 2025 Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $70,000 to $75,000 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. Duties & Responsibilities Under direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Specialist will provide research services to a wide variety of study operations, including IRB management; study enrollment registration at sites such as clinicaltrials.gov; organization, inventory, management and delivery of intervention materials and data collection kits; research dissemination through media and other external sources and supervision of junior research personnel. Assist investigators in the development of study documentation, monitoring of protocols and procedures and maintaining study records throughout the project's lifecycle. Perform recruitment activities to enroll participants into the study in conjunction with dentists, community health workers and participating families. This will also include participant engagement activities in the day-to-day scheduling of data collection efforts, also ensuring that incentives are appropriately distributed and tracked. Oversee other remote data collection activities. Assist with Interviewing participants in the collection of data and using qualitative analytic software (NVivo), manage data and perform extensive data analysis functions. Assist with the extraction of themes and based on results and IRB guidelines, under direction of the investigators, develop protocols for iterative intervention. Use RedCap software to create templates to assist with data entry and organization and management to assist in the analysis of collected data. Contribute to the dissemination of research findings by participating in the development of manuscripts and submission of papers for publication. In review of the aims of the project and in conjunction with the Principal Investigator and co-investigator, manage hiring of additional research staff as needed throughout the project's lifecycle. Work closely with Principal Investigator in the coordination of staff training, recruitment and enrollment of participants as well as the development of community health workers and research assistant training protocols Perform other related duties as assigned. 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 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. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/15101?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-f1d63f576ad1ac48b1fcf58ddc374076