Visiting Research Specialist -Asiann, Occupational Therapy

Visiting Research Specialist -ASIANN, Occupational Therapy

 

Hiring Department: Occupational Therapy

Location:  Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1022129

Posting Close Date: 01/12/2024

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 nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

The Department ofOccupational Therapy is seeking a full-time Visiting Research Specialist tocontribute to the design, implementation, and evaluation of the ASIAAN project.'Aging Services Inclusive of Asian American Networks' (ASIAAN) is a technicalassistance and resource development center that will address healthcare andsocial service barriers affecting Asian American older adults by buildingcapacity for culturally relevant care within service systems, fostering healthliteracy among older adults and their caregivers, and cultivating culturalsensitivity among future health and social service providers.

This position contributes to the design and delivery of research projects and collaborates with researchers to develop, execute and interpret research projects. Performs complex data collection and study methods. This position is the principal contributor for managing a technical assistance and resource center and research projects within the center. Perform management and complex study tasks include data collection and analysis. Coordinate and direct the work and research tasks of lower level research staff.
Duties & Responsibilities

Research

Collaborate with Principle Investigator, Co-Principal Investigator, and Co-Investigators to develop research protocols for IRB submission

Oversee complex data collection and study methods. Analyze and evaluate research results.

Coordinate the ordering, inventory and maintenance of equipment, and data collection and analysis tools.

Monitor project developments on an ongoing basis. Propose and implement changes as needed.

Project Management

Conceptualize, initiate and execute project goals.

Conduct and coordinate project activities.

Develop and maintain protocols for protection of human subjects in research

Schedule team meetings and track progress

Prepare materials for community outreach

Communications

Monitor project developments on an ongoing basis and implement changes as needed.

Prepare, organize and communicate meeting minutes and evaluation findings. Write papers, grants, and other documents for publication based on project findings.

Author and co-author knowledge translation products, academic publications and present at aging conferences

Prepare and contribute statistical data and pertinent information for papers, grants and other documents.

Complete required documentation for regulatory agencies.

Staff Management

May act as supervisor or team lead in directing and coordinating the work of lower level staff. Guide, train and advise lower level graduate hourly research assistants and students on techniques, methods and procedures.

Plan, assign and review work of staff to ensure that group objectives are met.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social science or related field required.
• A minimum of 3 years related research experience.
• Possesses and applies advanced knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods

Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree in social science preferred.
A minimum of 5 years related project management experience.
Knowledge of program evaluation methods, and basic budget management.
 

 

 

 

 

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