Translational Research Scientist

Hiring Department
:
Center for Clinical and Translational Science

Location
:
Chicago, IL USA

Requisition : 1040862

Posting Close Date
:
July 7, 2026

Salary
:
The budgeted salary range for the position is $80,000 to $100,000. We strive toprovide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. The final salary offer will be determined through a thoroughassessment of these elements.

Benefits
:
Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The Translational Research Scientist leads and conducts innovative research in translational science, with a focus on bridging the gap between scientific discovery and real‑world healthcare practice. This role is responsible for the design, execution, and implementation of research studies aimed at identifying, understanding, and reducing barriers to community engagement, research participation, and the adoption of evidence‑based interventions. The scientist collaborates with a multidisciplinary team of physicians, data scientists, public health professionals, and community partners to conduct high‑quality, patient‑centered research, accelerating the integration of scientific discoveries into clinical and community settings and improving health outcomes across diverse populations.

• Lead the design, implementation, and evaluation of translational and implementation science research projects.
• Develop and apply innovative methodologies to study and improve community engagement and research translation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary stakeholders to ensure research is patient‑centered, equitable, and impactful, establishing and maintaining robust multi‑directional partnerships for research and community engagement initiatives.
• Promote community engagement research and training opportunities to UIC CCTS leadership and engage translational researchers and physician scientists to conceptualize and develop responsive grant applications.
• Identify funding opportunities and lead the development of competitive grant proposals focused on community engagement, research translation, and healthcare delivery improvement.
• Oversee the execution and management of funded projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and regulatory requirements.
• Translate research findings into actionable strategies, including dissemination and implementation initiatives that promote adoption in clinical and community settings.
• Contribute to the advancement of implementation science through scholarly publications, presentations, and thought leadership.
• Write, edit, and proofread community engagement and research proposals, including research strategy components and supporting documents (biosketches, letters of support, institutional documents).
• Work with cross‑functional teams to conceptualize and develop new research and programmatic initiatives aligned with organizational priorities, working directly with principal investigators, sponsor investigators, industry sponsors, clinical trial study teams, and research administration to develop protocols for research, community engagement, and dissemination initiatives.
• Recruit, supervise, mentor, and train research staff, fellows, and students to build capacity in translational and implementation science.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

• Doctoral degree (PhD, DrPH, MD, or equivalent) in public health, implementation science, health services research, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience in translational research, implementation science, or community‑engaged research.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary and community‑based settings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including scientific writing and grant development.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.