Visiting Research Specialist, Department of Biobehavioral Nursing Science

University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position contributes to the design and delivery of research projects and collaborates with researchers to develop, execute and interpret research projects. Performs complex data collection and study methods.

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

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in social science preferred.

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.
Documentation of study procedures in REDCap
Follows IRB-approved study protocol
Communicates and coordinates study procedures with study team
Assists in data collection including diet histories, coordination of collection of vascular, biomarker, & questionnaire data
Organizes and schedules study team meetings as required
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.