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Visiting Senior Research Specialist (Job ID #155663)
College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs
Academic Professional
Chicago
03/31/2022

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This position is a principal contributor in developing specific research project requirements and is responsible for all aspects of the project from development through delivery. Perform complex study and data collection methods. May coordinate and direct the work and research tasks of lower level research staff.

The Visiting Senior Research Specialist position is responsible for formulating and conducting research studies and analyses involving new methods while also pursuing new funding opportunities by writing research proposals and serving as the researcher on funded grants at the direction of the Director, UTC, or other faculty/staff affiliated at UTC for many of the projects. The Visiting Senior Research Specialist will also contribute to the writing of research findings in the form of technical reports, journal publications, and conference proceedings.

We are looking to hire one or more positions in this positing.

Active screening of applicants begins on March 31, 2022 and will continue until the position is filled.

• Develop objectives and design of research and data collection procedures. Conceptualize, initiate and execute research goals for project.
 
• Conduct and coordinate advanced research studies. Analyze and interpret data and results and refine study design.
 
• Develop and write advanced study protocols
 
• Evaluate current developments and research findings to determine their potential applicability to research projects.
 
• Replicate, refine and add/develop new research approaches based on project needs. Advise on new direction for research based on study results.
 
• Monitor project developments on an ongoing basis and implement changes as needed.
 
• Prepare, organize and communicate research results. Write papers, grants, and other documents for publication based on research findings.
 
• Author and co-author articles for publication and present at scientific symposia and conferences.
 
• May act as supervisor or team lead in directing and coordinating the work of lower level staff. Guide, train and advise lower level researchers and students on techniques, methods and procedures.
 
• Plan, assign and review work of staff to ensure that group objectives are met. Hire, train, develop and manage staff to ensure that a qualified staff exists to meet group objectives.
 
• Manage and deliver on funded projects, interact with research sponsors, work with faculty, and supervision of student research.
 
• Serve as a liaison between the UTC Director and the students working at UTC.  In doing so the Senior Research Specialist will also be responsible for training less skilled researchers on techniques, methods, and procedures.

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. 

A strong candidate for this position will ideally have an advanced degree such as a Masters or above in urban planning, civil engineering or related field and will be able to work on projects about public transportation and equity.

Candidates with skills in spatial analysis, visualization, and statistical methods in transportation planning are encouraged to apply. 

Candidates with Master’s degree or above will be preferred.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.uic.edu/job-board/?start=1&per=5000  and Job ID: 155663 and upload a cover letter, CV and the names and contact information for three references by March 31, 2022.

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