Visiting Research Specialist - Center Research Women & Gender

Job Title

This position contributes to the design and delivery of research projects and collaborates with researchers to develop, execute and interpret research projects. Performs complex data collection and study methods.

• Collaborate with Principal Investigator and researchers to develop objectives and design of abortion training program and evaluation.
• Identify and facilitate clinical training site placements for Radiant Fellows, working with clinic administrators and university officials to develop appropriate protocols, contracts and compensation mechanisms.
• Lead coordination of Radiant training day activities, setting up equipment, supporting procurement, facilitating communication with speakers and fellows, ensuring program activities run smoothly.
• Formulate and conduct research studies and analyses. Performs complex data collection and study methods. Analyze and evaluate research results.
• Develop relationships with new community partners in the abortion community across the state to support mission of trauma-informed, comprehensive, gender affirming abortion healthcare delivery.
• Develop and write advanced, comprehensive protocols.
• Monitor project developments on an ongoing basis. Propose and implement changes as needed.
• Contribute material, prepare results and assist in the writing of research findings for publications, papers, presentations, grants, and other documents for publication.
• Assist principal investigators in grant and manuscript submission.
• Guide, train and advise lower level researchers and students on techniques, methods and procedures.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

• Master's degree in public health, social science, or related field required.
• A minimum of 3 years related research experience.
• A minimum of 5 years experience with abortion care delivery.
• Possesses and applies advanced knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods.

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.