The Collaboratory for Health Justice is looking for a Research Specialist. This position coordinates UIC’s role of the Chicago Community-based Contact Tracing Project. This position collaborates with researchers to develop, execute and interpret research projects. Performs complex data collection and study methods.

• Contribute to design, execution, analysis of the Chicago Community-based Contact Tracing Project
• Formulate and assist in the conduct of Contact Tracing and Research Hub activities.  
• Organize and manage grant proposal
• Assist with writing, formatting, and disseminating outputs from research and other collaborative activities
• Assist in writing and preparing reports and manuscripts for publication
• Develop, vet, and maintain comprehensive protocols
• Monitor project development and participate in decision-making about methods and protocols
• Communicate with grant partners directly and through various media formats
• Convene partners
• Coordinate student work
• Guide, train and advise staff and students on techniques, methods and procedures related to grant tasks.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned

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

A minimum of 3 years related research experience.

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