University of Illinois College of Medicine · 6 hours ago
Senior Research Specialist - Social Sciences
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $68K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Illinois College of Medicine is seeking a Senior Research Specialist in Social Sciences to oversee data entry and collection, analyze trends, and improve clinical care through research. This role involves developing research protocols, coordinating advanced studies, and training new staff while collaborating with various stakeholders in the field.
EducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Develop objectives and design of research and data collection procedures
Conceptualize, initiate and execute research goals for project
Conduct and coordinate advanced research studies
Analyze and interpret data and results and refine study design
Develop and write advanced study protocols
Evaluate current developments and research findings to determine their potential applicability to research projects
Replicate, refine and add/develop new research approaches based on project needs
Advise on new direction for research based on study results
Monitor project developments on an ongoing basis and implement changes as needed
Prepare, organize and communicate research results
Write papers, grants, and other documents for publication based on research findings
Author and co-author articles for publication and present at scientific symposia and conferences
May act as supervisor or team lead in directing and coordinating the work of lower-level staff
Guide, train and advise lower-level researchers and students on techniques, methods and procedures
Plan, assign and review work of staff to ensure that group objectives are met
Hire, train, develop and manage staff to ensure that a qualified staff exists to meet group objectives
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned
Provide support through data analysis
Identify concerning trends or errors in data entry, notify research supervisors in order to develop and implement proper guidelines to promote quality assurance
Develop reports that provide feedback to the prescribers and facilities to improve the quality of the data submitted
Oversee assigned projects and help to prioritize work
Train and develop staff to effectively and efficiently perform research-oriented tasks
Educate the field on program changes related to evidence-based research
Develop processes to make sure things run efficiently
Implement new and necessary procedures and technologies to help achieve programs main goals
Work with the IT Technical Associate as a technical liaison for the team responsible for communicating team needs for changes impacting the database application
Analyzes and interprets data and results
Autonomously use professional judgment and discretion needed when gathering complex information on each subject and working with DCFS and Healthcare and Family Services (HFS)
Collaborates with Registered Nurses and Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists regarding research protocols facilitating a communication bridge between the different roles on the study team
Collaborate with community-based stakeholders, the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), and Faculty supervisor on research processes and effective data collection
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in social science or related field is required
A minimum of 5 years' experience in related research experience is required
A minimum of 3 years' experience working in psychopharmacology, with 2 of those years focusing on clinical services in psychopharmacology databases and case processing
Advanced knowledge of research concepts, practices and procedures is required
Preferred
Preferred master's degree in social science
Company
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Recognized as one of the country’s best medical schools, the College of Medicine is also one of the largest.
1001-5000 employees
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