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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, supporting 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.
Assist with and perform various administrative and operational tasks under direct supervision.
Use knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples.
Performs other related work as needed.
Education and Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications : Vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
Work Experience : 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications : (as specified in posting)
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 Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Excel, Word) and strong written/verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative research; ability to work in dynamic clinical environments.
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
Job Family: Research
Role Impact: Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20
Drug Test Required: No
Health Screen Required: No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required: No
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $24.04 - $28.85
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Posting and Compliance 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, or other protected classes. For additional information please see the University\’s Notice of Nondiscrimination. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. The University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online.
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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, supporting 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.
Assist with and perform various administrative and operational tasks under direct supervision.
Use knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples.
Performs other related work as needed.
Education and Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications : Vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).
Work Experience : 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications : (as specified in posting)
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 Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Excel, Word) and strong written/verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative research; ability to work in dynamic clinical environments.
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
Job Family: Research
Role Impact: Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 20
Drug Test Required: No
Health Screen Required: No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required: No
Pay Rate Type: Hourly
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $24.04 - $28.85
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Posting and Compliance 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, or other protected classes. For additional information please see the University\’s Notice of Nondiscrimination. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. The University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online.
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