Visiting Research Specialist: DOM - Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science

University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Visiting Research Specialist position will lead day-to-day operations of a multi-site 2³ factorial MOST optimization trial, including recruitment, retention, implementation, and data collection. The position will also oversee REDCap, digital platform analytics, surveys, qualitative data collection, and clinic data extraction. They will coordinate delivery and monitoring of three AI-supported implementation strategies across participating clinics. The Visiting Research Specialist will supervise research staff and coordinate training related to study procedures, fidelity, and AI-supported components.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field required.
A minimum of 3 years related research experience.
Possesses and applies advanced knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods.
At least 3 years of experience coordinating or managing community-based or clinical research, preferably NIH-funded.
Experience with human subjects research, recruitment, consent, and IRB compliance.
Experience supervising research staff and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and REDCap.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in public health, social work, psychology, nursing, health sciences, implementation science, or related field preferred.
Experience with multi-site implementation research or hybrid effectiveness-implementation trials.
Familiarity with the MOST framework or EPIS or other implementation science frameworks.
Experience with digital health, human-centered design, usability testing, or AI-enabled tools.
Experience working with adolescents, families, and/or Latino/Latina communities.
Experience with NIH reporting, ClinicalTrials.gov, and grant management.
Experience with intervention delivery, fidelity monitoring, or clinical workflow integration.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Principle Investigator and researchers to develop objectives and design of research projects and proposals.
Formulate and conduct research studies and analyses.
Performs complex data collection and study methods.
Analyze and evaluate research results.
Replicate, refine and add new research approaches based on project needs.
Test, customize and implement new methods and procedures.
Develop and write advanced, comprehensive protocols.
Monitor project developments on an ongoing basis.
Propose and implement changes as needed.
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.
Guide, train and advise lower level researchers and students on techniques, methods and procedures.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Lead youth/provider co-design and usability testing to refine AI-supported digital components.
Lead day-to-day operations of a multi-site 2³ factorial MOST optimization trial, including recruitment, retention, implementation, and data collection.
Coordinate delivery and monitoring of three AI-supported implementation strategies across participating clinics.
Oversee REDCap, digital platform analytics, surveys, qualitative data collection, and clinic data extraction.
Ensure high-quality data and monitoring of implementation outcomes, including adoption, acceptability, feasibility, fidelity, sustainability, and cost.
Coordinate ATN clinics, HMP technical teams, community partners, the Community Advisory Council, and Data Safety and Monitoring Board.
Manage IRB submissions, ClinicalTrials.gov updates, NIH reporting, and other regulatory requirements.
Supervise research staff and coordinate training related to study procedures, fidelity, and AI-supported components.
Monitor project budgets, contracts, subawards, and vendor relationships in collaboration with the PIs and Business Manager.
Contribute to manuscripts, presentations, dissemination activities, and development of tools for scale-up.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.