University of Illinois-posted about 1 year ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Chicago, IL
10,001+ employees
Educational Services

The Visiting Research Associate I position at the University of Illinois Chicago focuses on supporting research projects within the Division of Academic Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. The role involves collaboration on community-based research initiatives, particularly those aimed at enhancing health equity for young breast cancer survivors. The associate will assist in planning outreach programs, recruitment efforts, and disseminating research findings while maintaining strong relationships with community partners and stakeholders.

  • Participates in specialized community-based research in collaboration with the research team.
  • Oversees project and grant deliverables.
  • Trains and supervises research assistants/project team members.
  • Adheres to research aims to achieve sponsor objectives.
  • Collects and summarizes data and information and reports findings to Scientists/Principal Investigators, research staff, and community partners.
  • Assists with scientific reports and summarizing research findings for papers, presentations, and other documents.
  • Develops and maintains research records, tracks community activities, and compiles a list of resources for community members.
  • Identifies and establishes good working relationships with peers at other research sites, Cancer Centers, university departments, and appropriate University personnel.
  • Supports special events and activities led by the research team and its partners.
  • Manages and oversees the implementation of the community engagement strategy.
  • Manages and oversees data collection and data evaluation; analyzes and interprets data.
  • Prepares and organizes results and contributes to the preparation of papers, grants, grant reports, and other documents based on project results.
  • Oversees and participates in sustaining the YAAS! network of academic and community partnerships.
  • Bachelor's degree in social science or related field required.
  • Knowledge of fundamental research concepts, practices, and procedures.
  • Entry-level knowledge of research methods.
  • Experience using social media for community outreach and engagement strongly preferred (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, podcasts, blogs, newsletters, etc.).
  • Experience in community health, community-based research, or cancer patient advocacy; demonstrated experience building and sustaining community partnerships, including cancer patient advocacy and support organizations/agencies, as well as community-based healthcare providers.
  • Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, team-oriented, and work closely with multiple stakeholders.
  • Possess analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
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