Visiting Research Specialist: DOM - Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time Off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

The Visiting Research Specialist position at University of Illinois Chicago in Chicago, IL will lead day-to-day operations of a multi-site MOST optimization trial, including recruitment, retention, implementation, and data collection. They will oversee REDCap, digital platform analytics, surveys and qualitative data collection, coordinating three AI-supported implementation strategies across clinics.

The role requires at least a Bachelor's degree in social science or related field, 3+ years of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social science or related field required.
• Master's degree preferred in public health, social work, psychology or related field.
• At least 3 years coordinating or managing community-based or clinical research.
• Experience with human subjects research, recruitment, consent and IRB compliance.
• Strong project management, organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and REDCap.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Principal Investigator and researchers to design objectives and proposals.
• Formulate and conduct research studies and analyses; data collection and evaluation.
• Develop and refine new research methods and procedures as needed.
• Develop advanced protocols and monitor project progress.
• Contribute to manuscripts, presentations and grants.
• Train and supervise research staff and coordinate training on study procedures.]
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Skills

Research coordination

Project management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

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

Tools

REDCap

Job description

Visiting Research Specialist: DOM - Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science

Hiring Department: Department of Medicine

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1043156

Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $65,000 to $75,000.

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.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits.

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• a Retirement Plan
• Paid time Off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Position Summary

The Visiting Research Specialist position will lead day-to-day operations of a multi-site 2 factorial MOST optimization trial, including recruitment, retention, implementation, and data collection. The position will also oversee REDCap, digital platform analytics, surveys, qualitative data collection, and clinic data extraction. They will coordinate delivery and monitoring of three AI-supported implementation strategies across participating clinics. The Visiting Research Specialist will supervise research staff and coordinate training related to study procedures, fidelity, and AI-supported components.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Principle 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.
• Assist principal investigator in grant and manuscript submission.
• Guide, train and advise lower level researchers and students on techniques, methods and procedures.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
• DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES
• Lead youth/provider co-design and usability testing to refine AI-supported digital components.
• Lead day-to-day operations of a multi-site 2 factorial MOST optimization trial, including recruitment, retention, implementation, and data collection.
• Coordinate delivery and monitoring of three AI-supported implementation strategies across participating clinics.
• Oversee REDCap, digital platform analytics, surveys, qualitative data collection, and clinic data extraction.
• Ensure high-quality data and monitoring of implementation outcomes, including adoption, acceptability, feasibility, fidelity, sustainability, and cost.
• Coordinate ATN clinics, HMP technical teams, community partners, the Community Advisory Council, and Data Safety and Monitoring Board.
• Manage IRB submissions, ClinicalTrials.gov updates, NIH reporting, and other regulatory requirements.
• Supervise research staff and coordinate training related to study procedures, fidelity, and AI-supported components.
• Monitor project budgets, contracts, subawards, and vendor relationships in collaboration with the PIs and Business Manager.
• Contribute to manuscripts, presentations, dissemination activities, and development of tools for scale-up.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social science or related field required. Master's degree in public health, social work, psychology, nursing, health sciences, implementation science, or related field preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years related research experience.
• Possesses and applies advanced knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods.
• At least 3 years of 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with multi-site implementation research or hybrid effectiveness-implementation trials.
• Familiarity with the MOST framework or EPIS or other implementation science frameworks.
• Experience with digital health, human-centered design, usability testing, or AI-enabled tools.
• Experience working with adolescents, families, and/or Latino/Latina communities.
• Experience with NIH reporting, ClinicalTrials.gov, and grant management.
• Experience with intervention delivery, fidelity monitoring, or clinical workflow integration.

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.