Job Description
Research Associate II - Social Sciences 1027849- Research Associate II- Social Sciences Hiring Department : Psychiatry
Location : 1601 West Taylor Street, Chicago, Illinois 60612
Requisition ID : 1027849
Posting Close Date : 11-1-24
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.
Description: Job Summary:
This position conducts research by assisting with the collection, entry and cleaning of data and descriptive results.
Job Responsibilities (Essential Duties):
Research:
Performs surveys, interviews, observations or uses other methods according to established research protocols. Collect, process, and analyze data. Summarize research and test results. May assist with study protocol development. Coordinate the ordering, inventory and maintenance of equipment, instruments and data collection and analysis tools.
Communication:
Prepare and contribute statistical data and pertinent information for papers, grants, and other documents. Complete required documentation for regulatory agencies.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications: Job Knowledge & Skills, Education, Experience:
Bachelor's degree in social science or related field. A minimum of one-year related research experience. Knowledge of research concepts, practices, and procedures.
Best Candidate:
Obtain, enter, clean, and analyze medical and psychiatric subject data from medical records submitted by the field [healthcare providers, case workers, Department of Children and Family Services authorized agents, foster parents, etc.] relating to the use of psychotropic medication.
Maintain exemplary oral and written communication skills utilized in acquiring and reporting data.
Autonomously use professional judgment and discretion needed when gathering complex information on each subject.
Follow protocol to communicate updates to healthcare providers on changes in procedure related to research findings.
Contribute to research which helps to provide improved future clinical care, oversight, and influence policy.
As new research findings become available, develop and implement procedures and policies to positively impact the future of clinical care.
When concerning trends are identified, notify research supervisors and/or the Principal Investigator in order to develop and implement proper guidelines to promote quality assurance.
Assess quality assurance to ensure best practice standards and recommendations of research findings are being upheld.
Perform literature reviews, attend educational forums, and collaborate with Research team including Registered Nurses and Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists regarding research findings.
All applications must be submitted online through the following UIC Job Board:
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