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Visiting Research Associate II - Department of Medicine, Division of Academic Internal Medicine and Geriatrics (Job ID #164309)
College of Medicine / Department of Medicine
Academic Professional
Chicago
05/31/2022

The Division of Academic Internal Medicine and Geriatrics in the Department of Medicine requires a Visiting Research Associate II to perform research functions within the Vitoux Program on Aging and Prevention. The position will be required to provide assistance to the Vitoux Director in order to meet the research and training objectives of the Vitoux Program.

Under direction of the supervising Research Specialist, the primary duties will include research participant recruitment and followup, data collection, entry and processing, and managing participant scheduling and payments. This role will assist the Vitoux Director with managing research training activities and will help support trainees. This role will coordinate the ordering, inventory and maintenance of equipment, instruments and data collection and analysis tools. The role may assist with the development, implementation, and refinement of research processes and procedures as well as data collection processes. This position conduct research according to study protocols that investigate lifestyle and behavioral health interventions for adults with chronic diseases.

  • Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field required.
  • A minimum of one year related research experience.
  • Knowledge of research concepts, practices and procedures.
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