Research Coordinator

Department

BSD MED - Infectious Diseases - Chicago Center HIV Elimination - Research

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.

The Research Coordinator will assist with day to day operations of funded projects that involve working with LGBTQ and criminal justice involved (CJI) individuals. They 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.

• Supporting recruitment, screening for eligibility, consenting community members.
• Delivering assessments, interventions, controls.
• Supporting data entry and analysis; offering referrals to service programming when appropriate.
• Conducting literature reviews, supporting manuscript, and grant writing.
• May engage in data management and analysis.
• Oversee day to day research project operations.
• Assist with day to day operations of CDC and NIH funded projects.
• Coordinate multiple related projects to ensure optimal recruitment, enrollment and fidelity to the complex requirements of study participation and follow‑up counseling.
• Assist with the development of study protocols, survey instruments, and maintenance of databases.
• Support evening and weekend events when research is requested on site.
• Assist with and perform various administrative and operational tasks under direct supervision.
• Use knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples.
• Perform other related work as needed.

Vocational training, apprenticeships or equivalent experience in a related field (four‑year degree not required).

2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Experience:

• Previous research experience.
• Experience working with individuals who identify as gender or sexual minorities.

Preferred

Competencies:

• Demonstrated effective leadership and teaching skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of program subject matter.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility.
• Creativity.
• Ability to manage stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in both qualitative and quantitative research.
• Ability to work on multiple projects.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic clinical environments such as the emergency department and work with flexible schedules.

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the documents must be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

• Job Family:
  Research
• Role Impact:
  Individual Contributor
• Scheduled Weekly
  
  Hours:
  
  40
• Drug Test
  
  Required:
  
  No
• Health Screen
  
  Required:
  
  No
• Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry
  
  Required:
  
  No
• Pay Rate Type:
  Hourly
• FLSA Status:
  Non‑Exempt
• Pay Range: $24.04 - $28.85
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes (includes health, retirement, paid time off)