Senior Research Specialist-JACSW R3 Qualitative Study (Hourly)

University of Illinois Chicago • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Senior Research Specialist will provide extensive experience conducting qualitative analysis in community-engaged research studies for the R3 Qualitative Study. The role works closely with other research staff to maintain methodological rigor, support research staff, and ensure meaningful community participation throughout the evaluation. The position is based in the Jane Addams College of Social Work at the University of Illinois Chicago and is paid at $75 per hour. It is not eligible for benefits.

The researcher develops research objectives and data-collection procedures, conceptualizes and executes project research goals, conducts and coordinates advanced research studies, analyzes and interprets results, and refines study design. The role also develops study protocols, assesses the applicability of current research developments, adapts research approaches to project needs, and advises on new research directions based on results.

The position monitors project developments, communicates research findings, and prepares papers, grants, manuscripts, research summaries, and white papers for publication, funders, and community partners. It may direct and coordinate lower-level staff, guide and train researchers and students, and plan and review staff work. Project-specific duties include overseeing data management and transcript quality, collaborating with the PI on the analytic framework and codebook, coordinating transcript coding, organizing analytic memos, and directly supervising a doctoral Graduate Research Assistant. Other related duties and special projects may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social science or a related field.
• At least 5 years of related research experience.
• Advanced knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices, and methods.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in social science.

Responsibilities

• Develop research objectives and design research and data-collection procedures.
• Conceptualize, initiate, and execute research goals for the project.
• Conduct and coordinate advanced research studies; analyze and interpret data and results; and refine study design.
• Develop and write advanced study protocols.
• Evaluate current developments and research findings for potential applicability to research projects.
• Replicate, refine, and develop research approaches based on project needs.
• Advise on new research directions based on study results.
• Monitor project developments and implement changes as needed.
• Prepare, organize, and communicate research results.
• Write papers, grants, and other documents for publication based on research findings; author or co-author articles and present at scientific symposia.
• Guide, train, and advise lower-level researchers and students on research techniques, methods, and procedures.
• Plan, assign, and review staff work to ensure group objectives are met; hire, train, develop, and manage staff as needed.
• Oversee data management, including secure file uploads and storage, data organization, and transcription quality and completion.
• Collaborate with the PI to develop the analytic framework and codebook, coordinate transcript coding, and organize and synthesize analytic memos.
• Support development of manuscripts, research summaries, and white papers tailored to funders and community partners.
• Directly supervise Phumie Mabila, a doctoral student serving as the Graduate Research Assistant.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior