Research Associate II (Hourly) - Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition

University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

53d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Associate II will support the implementation and management of human subjects research studies focused on social relationships in adapted sport. This position will assist with participant recruitment, screening, and scheduling; study documentation; data collection; interview transcription; data analyses; and preparation of presentations and manuscripts for publication, while ensuring adherence to study protocols and institutional regulatory requirements. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work as part of a collaborative research team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social science or related field required.
A minimum of one year related research experience.
Knowledge of research concepts, practices and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in kinesiology, exercise science, or psychology.
Bachelor's or master's degree in kinesiology, exercise science, or psychology with coursework in research methods.
At least one year of related research or laboratory experience in an academic, clinical, or research setting.
Relevant undergraduate research experience may be considered.
Experience assisting with human subjects research studies including participant recruitment, scheduling, and data collection.
Knowledge of sport and performance psychology, basic research methods, and human subjects research procedures.
Knowledge of adapted sport populations and qualitative research.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Ability to follow detailed research protocols and maintain accurate records.
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office, Zoom, and database and data entry systems.
Experience with Qualtrics or NVivo Qualitative Software.
Experience assisting with data management, qualitative data analyses, and academic writing.
Ability to communicate effectively with research participants and team members and work both independently and collaboratively in a research environment.
Ability to conduct semi-structured interviews, transcribe interviews, analyze qualitative data, and prepare results, and assist in writing of research findings for presentations and manuscript submissions.

Responsibilities

Perform surveys, interviews, observations or uses other methods according to established research protocols.
Collect, process and analyze data.
Summarize research and test results.
May assist with study protocol development.
Coordinate the ordering, inventory and maintenance of equipment, instruments and data collection and analysis tools.
Prepare and contributes statistical data and pertinent information for papers, grants and other documents.
Complete required documentation for regulatory agencies.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Assist with participant recruitment through approved strategies, conduct eligibility screening, coordinate scheduling of interviews, maintain participant communication, and support retention efforts to ensure successful study enrollment and completion.
Conduct data collection using semi-structured interviewing; ensure proper storage and data management; transcribe and de-identify interview recordings to prepare for analysis.
Perform thematic analysis of individual data by reviewing text transcripts, coding data, organizing codes, developing themes, and naming themes.
Perform multiple case study analysis of dyadic data by reviewing text transcripts and artifacts, conducting within-case analysis, and cross-case analysis.
Assist with the writing and preparation of peer-reviewed journal articles and presentations.
Assist with preparing a grant summary to submit to the grant sponsor.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.