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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.
This is a grant funded position.
Job Summary
The Research Coordinator will assist with day-to-day operations of
funded projects that involve working with LGBTQ and criminal justice
involved (CJI) individuals. This role will oversee several research
projects with some oversight from the Research Manager and the Director
of Research.
The candidate will be expected to actively pursue required knowledge and
skills for professional development, and stay informed about the NIH and
CDC regulations and requirements. The candidate will report to the
Director of Research. Funded projects include COVID testing, HIV care,
PrEP care, network science, substance use.
This position is grant funded.
Responsibilities
- Assists with day-to-day operations of CDC and NIH funded projects
that involve working with LGBTQ and criminal justice- involved (CJI)
populations vulnerable to COVID and HIV.
- Coordinates multiple related projects to ensure optimal recruitment,
enrollment and fidelity to the complex requirements of study
participation, and follow-up counseling.
- Assists with the development of study protocols, survey instruments,
and maintenance of databases.
- Coordinates and conducts research studies.
- Recruits; screens for eligibility and consenting participants;
delivers assessments, interventions, and controls; performs data
entry; and issues referrals to COVID testing and service programming
when appropriate.
- Prepares for or participate in quality assurance audits conducted by
study sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated review
groups.
- Participates in study-related documentation, such as protocol
worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutional
review board documents, or progress reports.
- 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).
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Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5
years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor\'s degree in a related field.
Experience:
- Previous research experience.
- Experience working with individuals who identify as gender or sexual
minorities.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Applications, including but not limited to
Outlook, Excel, Access and Word.
Preferred Competencies
- Demonstrated effective leadership and teaching skills.
- Strong knowledge of program subject matter.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both
independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility.
- Creativity.
- Manage stressful situations.
- Maintain onfidentiality.
- Work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet
deadlines.
- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong
analytical skills.
Working Conditions
- Attend necessary orientation and trainings throughout Chicago.
- Provide HIV/STI treatment, education, and prevention in
non-traditional settings (community venues).
- Work in community-based settings and program office.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My
Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of
the application.
Job Family
Research
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Pay Frequency
Biweekly
Scheduled
Weekly Hours
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