Chicago, IL, USA
1 day ago
Research Assistant

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 Assistant will assist the PI and the Research Coordinators with day-to-day operations of funded projects that involve working with LGBTQ and criminal justice involved (CJI) individuals. The candidate will report to the Manager of Implementation Research. Funded projects include COVID testing, HIV care, PrEP care, network science, substance use.

This position is grant funded.

Responsibilities

Supports recruitment by screening for eligibility and consenting community members.

Delivers assessments, interventions, controls.

Supports data entry.

Compiles progress reports and documents study procedures/methods.

Offers referrals to service programming when appropriate.

Conducts literature reviews and supports manuscript and grant writing.

Collects and enters data. Assists in analysis of data and with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.

Complies with institution, state and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.

Performs other related work as needed.


Minimum Qualifications

Education:

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 years of work experience in a related job discipline.


Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree.


Experience:

Working with and/or providing care to LGBQ/TGNC populations, Black and Latinx community members.

Working in research field.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

Strong knowledge of human subjects research and Good Clinical Practices.

Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Applications, including but not limited to Outlook, MS Office, and Access.

Preferred Competencies

Strong organizational skills.

Qualitative and quantitative research skills for study recruitment and enrollment, interviewing, focus group facilitation, survey administration, etc.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Flexible and creative problem solving skills.

Manage stressful situations.

Maintain community member confidentiality.

Work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.

Working Conditions

Conduct research activities in non-traditional settings (community venues).

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 Family

Research


Role Impact

Individual Contributor


Scheduled Weekly Hours

40


Drug Test Required

No


Health Screen Required

No


Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No


Pay Rate Type

Hourly


FLSA Status

Non-Exempt


Pay Range

$19.23 - $26.44

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.


Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.


Posting Statement
 

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