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University of Chicago

Research Coordinator

University of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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BSD MED - Infectious Diseases - Chicago Center HIV Elimination - Research Department

BSD MED - Infectious Diseases - Chicago Center HIV Elimination - Research About The Department

The Chicago Center for HIV Elimination (CCHE) is situated within the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago Medicine. CCHE aims to eliminate all new HIV transmission events by 2041. The University of Chicago\'s position on the South Side makes it uniquely situated to test, treat, and prevent new HIV infections in a highly affected population. The South Side communities and majority Black suburbs connected to them to the South represents the largest contiguous Black population in the United States. By using our integrated HIV transmission elimination approaches, we are beginning to make new infections in these communities less frequent. Job Summary

The Research Coordinator will assist with day to day operations of funded projects that involve working with LGBTQ and criminal justice involved (CJI) individuals. They will oversee several research projects with some oversight from the Research Manager and the Director of Research. The candidate will be expected to actively pursue required knowledge and skills for professional development; and stay informed about the NIH and CDC regulations and requirements. The candidate will report to the Director of Research. Funded projects include COVID testing, HIV care, PrEP care, network science, substance use. This position is grant funded. Responsibilities

Supporting recruitment, screening for eligibility, consenting community members. Delivering assessments, interventions, controls. Supporting data entry and analysis Offering referrals to service programming when appropriate. Conducting literature reviews, support manuscript, and grant writing. May engage in data management and analysis. Oversee day to day research project operations. Assist with day to day operations of CDC and NIH funded projects. Coordinate multiple related projects to ensure optimal recruitment, enrollment and fidelity to the complex requirements of study participation and follow-up counseling. Assist with the development of study protocols, survey instruments, and maintenance of databases. Support evening and weekend events for when research is requested on site. Assists with and performs various administrative and operational tasks under direct supervision. Uses knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples. Performs other related work as needed. Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree). Work Experience

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Certifications

Preferred Qualifications Education

Bachelor\'s degree in a relevant field. Experience

Previous research experience. Experience working with individuals who identify as gender or sexual minorities. Preferred Competencies

Demonstrated effective leadership and teaching skills. Strong organizational skills. Strong knowledge of program subject matter. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Flexibility. Creativity. Ability to manage stressful situations. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, and Word. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills. Proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative research. Ability to work on multiple projects. Ability to adapt to dynamic clinical environments such as the emergency department and work with flexible schedules. Application Documents

Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter (required) When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application. Job Details

Posting Statement: The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University\'s Notice of Nondiscrimination. Reasonable accommodation requests: call 773-702-5800 or via Applicant Inquiry Form. Offers contingent upon a background check. University of Chicago\'s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online or on request from the Police Department. Pay Type: Hourly | Pay Range: $24.04 - $28.85 | Benefits Eligible: Yes Note:

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