Research Partner RHHV NEx - CHS-27769

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago is recruiting Research Partners to support the Transforming Chaplaincy program within the Department of Religion, Health & Human Values. You will provide leadership for research projects and help develop grants, budgets and regulatory approvals.

You will recruit colleagues and supervise data collection, analysis and dissemination of results. The role requires experience in spiritual care, clinical research, and strong communication and leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Board Certified Chaplain is required.
• Advanced training in research is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• Proficiency in Zoom and WebEx.
• Basic proficiency in either quantitative (e.g., SPSS, SAS) or qualitative (Atlas.ti) analytic software.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, including strategic thinking and problem-solving.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to use time efficiently with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for one or more research projects.
• Develops grants or research proposals, including project budgets and overseeing regulatory approval.
• Recruits colleagues to collaborate on specific research projects.
• Supervises and/or assists with data collection, data analysis, interpretation and synthesis, preparing reports, manuscripts and presentations.
• Designs and/or leads webinars, seminars, or webinar/seminars series to develop basic and advanced research literacy for chaplains and their colleagues and to disseminate new information that contributes to improved practice of spiritual care.
• Develops and supports networks of chaplains who will use research to strengthen clinical practice in specified clinical contexts.
• Conducts webinars, seminars, journal clubs, and other activities to develop chaplains’ research literacy.
• Supports sharing of resources and best practices by network participants.
• Disseminates new information that contributes to improved practice of spiritual care.
• Develops teams of chaplains and non-chaplain colleagues to conduct research and pilot studies that will lead to improved practice of spiritual care.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Board Certified Chaplain

MPH or related research degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Zoom

WebEx

SPSS/SAS

Atlas.ti

Job description

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Business Unit: Rush Medical Center

Hospital: Rush University Medical Center

Department: RHHV Cont Educ-CHS

Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0.5)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 4 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 12:00:00 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $20.00 - $50.00 per hour

Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary

Job Summary: Research Partners are essential contributors to the Transforming Chaplaincy research program in the Department of Religion, Health & Human Values. In conjunction with the Director of the Transforming Chaplaincy program they provide leadership for one or more of the program’s research, educational or communication activities. These positions require experience in spiritual care, expertise in clinical research, and exceptional communication and leadership skills. The individuals who holds these positions exemplify the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Board Certified Chaplain required.
• Advanced training in research required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Proficiency in Zoom and WebEx.
• Basic proficiency in either quantitative (e.g., SPSS, SAS) or qualitative (Atlas.ti) analytic software.
• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, including strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to use one’s time efficiently with minimal direction.
• Must be responsible and self-motivated.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• MPH or similar research degree in a relevant discipline (social or basic science) preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in either quantitative (e.g., SPSS, SAS) or qualitative (Atlas.ti) analytic software preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for one or more research projects
• Develops grants or research proposals, including project budgets and overseeing regulatory approval
• Recruits colleagues to collaborate on specific research projects
• Supervises and/or assists with data collection, data analysis, interpretation and synthesis, preparing reports, manuscripts and presentations.
• Designs and/or lead webinars, seminars, or webinar/seminars series to develop basic and advanced research literacy for chaplains and their colleagues and to disseminate new information that contributes to improved practice of spiritual care.
• Develops and supports networks of chaplains who will use research to strengthen clinical practice in specified clinical contexts.
• Conducts webinars, seminars, journal clubs, and other activities to develop chaplains’ research literacy.
• Supports sharing of resources and best practices by network participants.
• Disseminates new information that contributes to improved practice of spiritual care.
• Develops teams of chaplains and non-chaplain colleagues to conduct research and pilot studies that will lead to improved practice of spiritual care.
• May undertake other activities to support the Transforming Chaplaincy program as mutually agreed.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.