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Visiting Research Associate I - Dept of Medicine, Maternal Health Research

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Apr 28, 2026
Visiting Research Associate I - Dept of Medicine, Maternal Health Research Visiting Research Associate I - Dept of Medicine, Maternal Health Research Hiring Department: Department of Medicine Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1040486 Posting Close Date: May 12, 2026 Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $55,000 to $64,000. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. 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. Position Summary The Visiting Research Associate I provides oversight for developing, implementing, and coordinating research and educational programs in behavioral and mental health for target audiences, including pediatric and perinatal health care providers. This position must be dependable, well-organized, self-motivated, adaptable, and technology proficient. Duties & Responsibilities Perform surveys, interviews, observations or uses other methods according to established research protocols. Prepare data for analysis and execute details of studies. Perform analysis and document results. May conduct literature searches. Order study supplies and maintain inventories. Maintain detailed records of results and prepare written reports. Maintain and process required paperwork. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES Data collection of primary and secondary research data through various methods, surveys, focus groups, and interviews Interpret research results from training surveys, needs assessments, and program evaluations related to training needs in behavioral health Evaluate research and education needs, develop relevant programs, and identify topics and speakers in collaboration with leadership Coordinate, schedule, promote, and document research dissemination, trainings, and events Communicate with lecturers/trainers throughout planning to ensure required information is obtained, and pre/post event information and data collection is communicated Arrange logistics and moderate live web-based and in-person events Evaluate the effectiveness of research and education programs through surveys, feedback, and other methods Outreach to engage participants in training and program services Create research and educational materials such as presentations, handouts, and online resources, in addition to promotional materials for these events Collect, manage, and report research training data Stay up to date with current trends and best practices in pediatric and perinatal behavioral health research and education within the target audience Prepare and submit Continuing Medical Education (CME), Maintenance of Certification (MOC), and Continuing Education Unit (CEU) applications for events Coordinate exhibitions and sponsorship activities for external conferences Use survey tools such as Qualtrics or REDCap to manage the registration process for seminars and events and gather feedback regarding future research trainings. Document in REDCap Database; maintain training and research database Contribute to research program evaluation and quality assurance Create social media, website, and listserv training materials and announcements Prepare reports about training and education including technical reports, summaries, and data visualizations for both technical and non-technical audiences Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in mental health, public health, social services, education, or related field Knowledge of fundamental research concepts, practices and procedures. Entry level knowledge of research methods. Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree in degree in mental health, public health, social services, education, or related field preferred Experience working on a research project Experience using database applications like REDCap, Qualtrics, R, STATA, etc. Experience with social media, technology, and website management When submitting your application, applicants must include their Resume/CV and a Cover Letter. 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/19591?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-d482e0366b57924f871ec42212c0ac2a