Research Associate II - Social Sciences (Hourly)

UIC; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 29.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Research Associate II - Social Sciences (Hourly) to support data collection, entry, and cleaning for health research projects in Chicago, IL.

Minimum qualifications include a BA in social sciences and at least one year of related research experience. The role involves data collection, participant recruitment, data quality checks, and participation in PROTECT team meetings with the project manager and PI.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field required.
• A minimum of one year related research experience.
• Knowledge of research concepts, practices and procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Implement data collection by collecting/documenting survey data.
• Recruit and enroll participants.
• Data quality checks.
• Complete support tasks that advance research program activities.
• Attend in-person monthly PROTECT team meetings and regular meetings with the project manager/principal investigator.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Conocimientos

Lived experience

Data collection

Recruitment

Public health interest

Educación

Bachelor's degree in social science

Herramientas

REDCap

Descripción del empleo

Research Associate II - Social Sciences (Hourly)

Chicago, IL, United States

1036817

Application Deadline: 11/13/2026

Research Associate II - Social Sciences (Hourly)

Hiring Department: Institute for Health Research and Policy

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1036817

Salary: The hourly wage for this position is $21.10 - $28.50 / hr

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting‑edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Position Summary

This position will conduct research by assisting with the collection, entry and cleaning of data and descriptive results.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Implement data collection efforts by collecting/documenting survey and specimen data.
• Recruit and enroll participants
• Data quality checks
• Complete support tasks that advance research program activities
• Attend in-person monthly meetings with the internal PROTECT team and regular meetings with the project manager/principal investigator
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field required.
• A minimum of one year related research experience.
• Knowledge of research concepts, practices and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework in public health, nutrition, social sciences or relevant experience in publichealth/community-related research.
• Lived experience that matches participant communities.
• Experience with REDCap data collection.
• 1 year experience in human subject research or clinical experience.
• Background and/or interest in child health, oral health, or nutrition.
• Experience related to social services, or patient navigation.

Benefits

• This position is NOT eligible for benefits.
• The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, covid sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.