Senior Research Specialist

3 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States University of Illinois Chicago Full time


Senior Research Specialist - Research Navigation

Senior Research Specialist - Research Navigation

Hiring Department
: Elizabeth Hawes

Location
: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID
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Posting Close Date
: September 10, 2024

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.

Description:

Senior Research Specialist, Research Navigation - UIC Center for Clinical and Translational Science

The Senior Research Specialist, Research Navigation, collaborates with PIs and Program leadership in the development, conduct and evaluation of clinical and translational research projects and grants. The position supports the Center's research development and advancement efforts by consulting with clinical and translational research teams in the preparation of grant proposals, conduct of research studies and evaluation of research outcomes. The Senior Research Specialist advises research teams at various stages of the research process connecting them with relevant expertise, scientific support services and research resources to advance their projects and foster high-quality, reproducible research.

Collaborate with Program leadership to develop objectives, implement protocols and evaluate outcomes for CCTS translational research scientific support services.

Coordinate with clinical and translational science research teams and CCTS research consultants to assess research project needs, recommend support services, monitor projects progress and track outcomes.

Serve as primary liaison with investigators and research teams seeking CCTS research services.Assist investigator with navigating the research process at UIC, CCTS research service portfolio, and request system.

Identify and implement changes to policies, practices and procedures to support and optimize impact of consultative services across all stages of the research process from study design to dissemination of results.

Evaluate quality and utility of research resources and services provided by CCTS Research Ally.Collect and analyze data to assess utilization and quality of research resources provided by CCTS Research Ally.Collects feedback and monitors evaluation and impact metrics.

Develops and conducts training in effective consultation processes for CCTS research navigators and peer scientists.Review literature from CTSA Consortium on best practices for translational research support services, developing effective collaboration strategies and team science.

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.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
  • 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.
  • Possesses and applies advanced knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods
Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the development and implementation of multi-site and/or multi-institutional projects preferred.

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