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Research Associate II - Social Sciences
 University of Illinois Chicago | |
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
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 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
 Nov 14, 2026 | |
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Research Associate II - Social Sciences Research Associate II - Social Sciences Hiring Department: Psychiatry Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1043652 Salary: $45,000.00-$55,000.00; commensurate with experience 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. Position Summary The Research Associate II - Social Sciences (RA) conducts research by assisting with the collection, entry, and cleaning of data and descriptive results. The RA integrates learning and development operations, research coordination, and training support for the Urban Youth Trauma Center's (UYTC) trauma-informed care dissemination, implementation, and evaluation projects. The RA leads day-to-day development and administration of the online training platform; coordinates training and evaluation activities; develops program materials with content experts; assists in supervising volunteers and trainees; and supports data management and reporting. Duties & Responsibilities General Duties Perform surveys, interviews, observations, or use 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. Prepare and contribute statistical data and pertinent information for papers, grants, and other documents. Complete required documentation for regulatory agencies. Online Training Platform and Learner Support Lead the operational development and use of UYTC's online training platform, including course setup, content uploads, learner enrollment, access support, completion tracking, and routine troubleshooting. Coordinate with faculty, trainers, and technical support to implement approved course content and updates. Organize training videos, modules, resource libraries, assessments, and feedback tools using LearnWorlds, Articulate, or comparable approved systems. Test links and learner workflows, support accessibility, and export participation and completion data for evaluation. Research and Assessment Coordination Coordinate approved participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, scheduling, and follow-up for evaluation and research activities involving youth, caregivers, providers, and partner organizations. Explain procedures and obtain and document consent, parental permission, or youth assent when required and authorized. Administer standardized evaluation instruments after training and delegation; maintain assessment schedules and track completion. Coordinate measurement-based care workflows with treating clinicians and the evaluator and promptly route clinical or safety concerns to designated clinical staff. Training Materials and Program Operations Coordinate webinars, workshops, consultation, and community activities, including registration, scheduling, reminders, materials, attendance, and evaluation follow-up. Maintain shared calendars, meeting notes, action lists, and deliverable tracking across both projects. Develop and update manuals, presentations, handouts, online modules, and outreach materials with faculty, clinicians, community staff, and lived experience experts. Support development, dissemination, and evaluation of BEACON, STRONG Families, TST-SA, Hip-Hop H.E.A.L.S.!, and YVPE. Data Management and Report Preparation Maintain REDCap surveys, assessment trackers, and approved databases under the evaluator's direction. Enter, score, code, verify, and organize data; check completeness; resolve discrepancies; and maintain secure project files. Prepare participation summaries, descriptive tables, and documentation for reports, presentations, and publications. Maintain distinct grant records and reconcile overlapping training, service, and evaluation activities using the evaluator's counting rules. Distribute approved incentives and maintain receipt and tracking records under evaluator and administrative oversight. Assist investigators with IRB submissions, amendments, and research documentation as applicable. Assist in orienting, assigning tasks to, and overseeing volunteers and trainees supporting operations, training, and research. Teach approved procedures, check work, and refer methodological questions to the evaluator and clinical questions to licensed supervisors. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications
Benefits and Compensation: The previously determined salary range for this position is $45,000.00-$55,000.00. We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications. The final salary will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements. 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. Please visit our department website at www.psych.uic.edu. Applicants must apply online at http://jobs.uic.edu and reference Job Requisition 1043652 and submit a CV, cover letter, and three names of references by 11/27/2026. The application review process will start after posting close date and will continue until the position is filled. The start date is flexible 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/21371?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency je-cae6fe9ded8c499b9c4ce695fb7b9bbd | |