1017971- Research Associate II- Social Sciences (psychiatry)

Job Summary:

This position conducts research by assisting with the collection, entry and cleaning of data and descriptive results.

Job Responsibilities (Essential Duties)

Performs surveys, interviews, observations or uses 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.

Communication:

Prepare and contributes statistical data and pertinent information for papers, grants, and other documents. Complete required documentation for regulatory agencies.

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Job Knowledge & Skills, Education, Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field. A minimum of one-year related research experience. Knowledge of research concepts, practices, and procedures.

Multiple Hires Needed

Best Candidate:

This position is a full-time research associate position for the ACCESS for Mental Health Lab, directed by Dr. Tara Mehta and housed within the Institute of Juvenile Research (IJR) at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC). Our lab is dedicated to alleviating disparities in access to mental health services for children and families, with a focus on vulnerable populations (e.g., urban poverty, ethnic/racial minorities). The research assistant will support the research efforts of the ACCESS for Mental Health Lab, specifically a NIMH-funded R01 study titled “Patient Navigators for Children’s Community Mental Health Services in High Poverty Urban Communities”.The purpose of the study is to examine the effectiveness of navigators in engaging families within children’s mental health systems for Black and Latinx children, aged 5-12, who live in high poverty urban communities. This position entails a variety of skills and tasks dealing with the execution of a large community-based research study. The successful candidate be exceptionally detail oriented, possess strong oral and written communication skills, the ability to juggle multiple tasks and strong interpersonal skills. Specific tasks include following established research protocols to recruit and consent participants, collect and manage quantitative and qualitative data, coordinate the maintenance of data collection and analyses tools (e.g., via REDCap), and maintain positive relationships with community partners. The candidate will also prepare research results for presentations and reports, with opportunities to contribute to publications, grants, and presentations. The candidate may perform other duties related to psychological research and participate in special projects as assigned. Two or more years’ experience in a clinical (human subjects) research setting (or equivalent combination of education and experience), ability to speak Spanish (to recruit, consent, and communicate with Spanish-speaking participants), and prior experience with data processing and statistical software (e.g. REDCap, Microsoft and Google suites, SPSS/R), as well as human subjects research (IRBs), preferred.

Multiple Hires Needed

All applications must be submitted online through the following UIC Job Board link (reference job id #1017971)

https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an equal opportunity employer including Disability/Vets. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,549.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60612: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Research: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60612

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