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Senior Research Specialist (Neighborhoods Health Rsch Team)

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Jul 10, 2026
Senior Research Specialist (Neighborhoods Health Rsch Team) Senior Research Specialist (Neighborhoods + Health Rsch Team) Hiring Department: Health Policy and Administration Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1041186 Posting Close Date: 7/29/2026 Salary: The budgeted salary range for this position is $81,000 - $98,000 per year. 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. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. The Senior Research Specialist (SRS) provides high-level project and staff leadership of the Neighborhoods + Health Research Team, housed in the Division of Health Policy and Administration at UIC's School of Public Health. Our team studies how social, built, and commercial environments shape health and contribute to health disparities and both informs and evaluates policy, systems, and environmental changes. In collaboration with the Principal Investigator (PI), the SRS oversees and manages all aspects of research projects across all phases. This includes operationalizing and coordinating research activities, implementing research projects, managing all students and staff, disseminating advances and findings, and securing funding. Duties & Responsibilities Research Designs, plans, manages, implements, and conducts rigorous research in population-based and public health sciences using scientific methodologies in an efficient and ethical manner, in accordance with the research program's agenda and in compliance with financial and administrative policies and regulations. Directs multiple research projects-both primary data collection with human participants and secondary data analysis--throughout the study life cycle, establishing long- and short-term research objectives. Oversees the execution of primary data collection projects by selecting appropriate study designs, selecting data collection instruments, developing data collection protocols and tracking systems, recruiting research participants, and overseeing and/or implementing all participant scheduling and engagement, adherence, follow-up, and payment. Oversees secondary data analysis projects including securing data, organizing and documenting its storage, and coordinating data analysis. Directs and conducts literature reviews effectively, extracting relevant data to inform and guide research. Tracks and ensures all standards for conducting research are met, inclusive of developing IRB protocols and meeting IRB requirements, ensuring research team adherence to standards for conducting research (e.g., CITI training), and ensuring staff are appropriately trained and prepared to conduct research activities (e.g., research project-specific trainings). Ensures creation and delivery of high-quality reports for funders. Seeks out new funding opportunities and writes proposals in support of these opportunities. Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned. Coordination and Communication Prepares, organizes, and communicates theoretical contributions, methodological advances, and empirical research results through the development, coordination, editing, and submission of scientific papers, briefs, reports, and presentations. Authors and co-authors papers for publication, presentations, and other products for a variety of audiences. Coordinates with university staff to develop products and messaging to ensure accessibility and widespread dissemination and promotion of research projects and study findings across traditional and alternative media platforms. Creates and manages project timelines and ensures deliverable quality and timeliness across research projects. Documents meetings, decisions, processes, and procedures to ensure institutional memory and reproducibility. Facilitates hiring and work of contractors and consultants. Acts as a liaison to community, public health, academic, and University partners. Staff Management Hires, trains, develops, and manages students and staff to ensure a well-qualified and efficient research team. Supervises research and training activities of all students and staff hired and assigned to the projects. Plans, assigns, and reviews work of students and staff and provides resources to ensure that the project's objectives are met. Develops and delivers appropriate project-specific trainings to students and staff. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in social science or related field required. A minimum of 5 years related research experience in public health, social science, or related field. Possesses and applies advanced knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods. Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in public health, social science, or related field. At least 5 years of research experience in public health, social science, or related field that includes at least 2 years of experience with primary data collection involving human participants. At least 3 years of supervisory experience. Advanced writing and communication skills. Experience with IRB protocol development and management. 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. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/19975?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-882d5dcd1126da4f9f19defe2eb7934a