Visiting Research Specialist - CS (Dillenburg)

University of Illinois Chicago•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Visiting Research Specialist contributes to the design and delivery of research projects and collaborates with researchers to develop, execute, and interpret research. The position performs complex laboratory and data-collection techniques, analyzes research results, and develops and refines methods and protocols. It also supports the communication and publication of research findings and may direct, train, and advise lower-level researchers and students. Department-specific work includes conceptualizing and executing research goals; coordinating advanced experiments; evaluating research developments for their applicability to projects; and recommending new research directions based on results. The specialist prepares and communicates findings, writes papers and grants, and authors or co-authors publications and presentations. The role may also involve supervising or leading staff and students, assigning and reviewing their work, and hiring, training, developing, and managing them.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science or a related field.
At least 3 years of related research experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices, and methods.
Proficiency in specific laboratory research techniques.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in science.
At least one year of related research experience with Intelligent Transportation Systems, machine learning, app development, data collection, and data analysis.
Advanced knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices, and methods.
Proficiency in specific laboratory research techniques.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the principal investigator and researchers to develop research objectives, designs, and proposals.
Formulate and conduct scientific experiments and analyses, including advanced research experiments.
Develop research and data-collection procedures and execute project research goals.
Perform complex data-collection and laboratory techniques.
Analyze, evaluate, and interpret test and research results, and refine experimental designs.
Replicate, refine, and develop research approaches based on project needs.
Test, customize, and implement new methods, procedures, and techniques.
Develop and write advanced experimental protocols.
Evaluate current developments and research findings for potential applicability to research projects.
Monitor project developments and implement changes as needed.
Prepare, organize, and communicate research results.
Prepare findings and assist with writing publications, papers, presentations, grants, and other documents.
Assist the principal investigator with grant and manuscript submissions.
Author and co-author articles and present research at scientific symposia and conferences.
Guide, train, and advise lower-level researchers and students on techniques, methods, and procedures.
May supervise or lead staff and students; plan, assign, and review their work; and hire, train, develop, and manage them.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.