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Senior Research Specialist (Job ID #124174)
Emergency Medicine
Academic Professional
Chicago
12/02/2019

University of Illinois (Emergency Medicine)

Senior Research Specialist

The University of Illinios Emergency Medicine Department is seeking a Senior Research Specialist.  Under the direction of the Director of Research, the incumbent will serve as the departmental researcher. 

Assist the Director of Research in developing, executing and managing research experiments and protocols. Work related to cardiac arrest, congestive heart failure, sickle cell disease, stroke, and neuro-endovascular research. Assist in developing and executing CME-related activities that will highlight this ongoing work. Will assist in writing and developing grant proposals.

Collaborate with researchers to design, develop and help deliver research projects.

Evaluate current methods, procedures and new techniques to develop advanced experimental protocols. Perform literature search and determine relevant literature to apply to protocols. 

Identify sources of grant funding and contribute to the development of grant proposals for project funding.

Conduct data collection, design, and analysis of data. Compose research findings for grants and publications and present results in oral or manuscript format

Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field required. Master’s degree in social science preferred.

A minimum of 5 years related research experience.

Possesses and applies advanced knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods.

For fullest consideration, resumes should be received by December 2, 2019. Please complete the online application at https//jobs.uic.edu/job-board.

The University of Illinois is the largest University in the Chicago area. With several nationally ranked health sciences schools, we offer an unprecedented opportunity for multi-disciplinary care, education and research.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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

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The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.


Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University’s Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process.

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