Visiting Research Associate I - Social Sciences – Surgery

The University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System (UI Health) provides comprehensive care, education, and research to the people of Illinois and beyond. A part of the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), UI Health comprises a clinical enterprise that includes a 495-bed tertiary care hospital, 22 outpatient clinics, and 13 Mile Square Health Center facilities, which are Federally Qualified Health Centers. It also includes the seven UIC health science colleges: the College of Applied Health Sciences; the College of Dentistry; the School of Public Health; the Jane Addams College of Social Work; and the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing, including regional campuses in Peoria, Quad Cities, Rockford, Springfield, and Urbana. UI Health is dedicated to the pursuit of health equity.

Position Summary

Department of Surgery at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Research Associate I -Social Science to join the Department of Surgery.

The Research Associate I -Social Sciences, conducts research by preparing literature reviews and assisting with the collection, entering, coding and cleaning of data and descriptive results.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in research activities and participate in a variety of collaborative projects
• Apply research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge relevant to administer a research project
• With a moderate level of direction, will manage research- related duties and tasks
• Support data collection efforts, conduct literature reviews, and help write reports
• Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, and perform other related work as needed
• Conducts research by preparing literature reviews and assisting with the collection, entering, coding and cleaning of data and descriptive results
• Maintains and processes required paperwork
• Coordinate research activities including scheduling, tracking, and completing study activities - collection of qualitative/quantitative data & data analysis - in preparation and during the study period.
• Works closely with the Director of Clinical Research to ensure correct implementation and compliance with study protocols
• Assist in developing training materials for new staff
• Assist in developing and compiling summary data, progress reports, IRB submissions, and support for presentations
• Communicate in an effective and professional manner with all members of the research team, study participants and learners
• Assist the Director of Clinical Research with administrative tasks
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned             

Qualifications: 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field required.
• Knowledge of fundamental research concepts, practices and procedures.
• Entry level knowledge of research methods.

Preferred Qualifications

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