AI-Driven Research Specialist: Multi-Site Implementation

University of Illinois at Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Visiting Research Specialist for the Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science in the Department of Medicine. The role will lead day-to-day operations of a multi-site MOST optimization trial, manage data collection, REDCap, and AI-supported implementation strategies across clinics.

You will supervise staff, coordinate training, ensure high-quality data, and liaise with partners, IRB, and NIH reporting, contributing to manuscripts and

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years related research experience.
• Advanced knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Principal 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.

Skills

Strong project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field

Master’s degree in public health, social work, psychology, nursing, health sciences, implementation science, or related field preferred

Tools

REDCap

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Visiting Research Specialist for the Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science in the Department of Medicine. The role will lead day-to-day operations of a multi-site MOST optimization trial, manage data collection, REDCap, and AI-supported implementation strategies across clinics.

You will supervise staff, coordinate training, ensure high-quality data, and liaise with partners, IRB, and NIH reporting, contributing to manuscripts and