Visiting Research Associate I - Social Sciences - Surgery

at  University of Illinois

DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary
Department of Surgery at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Research Associate I -Social Science to join the Department of Surgery.
The Research Associate I -Social Sciences, conducts research by preparing literature reviews and assisting with the collection, entering, coding and cleaning of data and descriptive results.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in research activities and participate in a variety of collaborative projects
• Apply research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge relevant to administer a research project
• With a moderate level of direction, will manage research- related duties and tasks
• Support data collection efforts, conduct literature reviews, and help write reports
• Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, and perform other related work as needed
• Conducts research by preparing literature reviews and assisting with the collection, entering, coding and cleaning of data and descriptive results
• Maintains and processes required paperwork
• Coordinate research activities including scheduling, tracking, and completing study activities - collection of qualitative/quantitative data & data analysis - in preparation and during the study period.
• Works closely with the Director of Clinical Research to ensure correct implementation and compliance with study protocols
• Assist in developing training materials for new staff
• Assist in developing and compiling summary data, progress reports, IRB submissions, and support for presentations
• Communicate in an effective and professional manner with all members of the research team, study participants and learners
• Assist the Director of Clinical Research with administrative tasks
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field required.
• Knowledge of fundamental research concepts, practices and procedures.
• Entry level knowledge of research methods.

Preferred Qualifications
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• Assist in research activities and participate in a variety of collaborative projects
• Apply research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge relevant to administer a research project
• With a moderate level of direction, will manage research- related duties and tasks
• Support data collection efforts, conduct literature reviews, and help write reports
• Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, and perform other related work as needed
• Conducts research by preparing literature reviews and assisting with the collection, entering, coding and cleaning of data and descriptive results
• Maintains and processes required paperwork
• Coordinate research activities including scheduling, tracking, and completing study activities - collection of qualitative/quantitative data & data analysis - in preparation and during the study period.
• Works closely with the Director of Clinical Research to ensure correct implementation and compliance with study protocols
• Assist in developing training materials for new staff
• Assist in developing and compiling summary data, progress reports, IRB submissions, and support for presentations
• Communicate in an effective and professional manner with all members of the research team, study participants and learners
• Assist the Director of Clinical Research with administrative tasks
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned