IHRP at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking a full-time Visiting Research Specialist

The Institute for Health Research & Policy (IHRP) at the University of Illinois at Chicago is seeking a full-time Visiting Research Specialist to coordinate and perform the day-to-day research activities of a NIH-funded research program to promote the health and well-being of older adults and their caregivers.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist the investigator team with research activities in English and Spanish:

• • The recruitment and retention of study participants
  • Intervention program materials and training sessions
  • Focus groups
  • Data collection, checking, and management, using REDCap
  • Literature review
  • Documentation and report preparation
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in public health or related discipline (e.g. kinesiology, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, sociology, psychology, social work). Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years related research experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in the research team.
• Demonstrated organizational, presentation and writing skills.
• Experience working on community-based research programs, ideally with vulnerable populations or people who are aging with disabilities, and/or in a clinical setting.
• Prior experience with project and grant management, and working knowledge of REDCap preferred.
• Bilingual skills (written and oral in English/Spanish) required.
• Some evening and weekend availability may be necessary.
• Some travel in the city of Chicago and nearby neighborhood may be necessary.

For fullest consideration, please submit an application and attach a resume and cover letter January 27, 2020 to: