Visiting Research Specialist-DOM: Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science

Visiting Research Specialist-DOM:
Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science Hiring Department:
Department of Medicine

Location:

Chicago, IL USA Requisition  Posting Close Date: 8/14/2026 Salary

The budgeted salary range for the position is $65,000 to $75,000.

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).

Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting‑edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities.

UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

The Visiting Research Specialist will develop, implement, and refine study procedures and operational workflows; monitor study progress and adapt procedures to meet evolving project needs. They will also serve as the primary liaison between community partner organizations and the research team, cultivating strong partnerships and ensuring effective communication throughout the study. The Visiting Research Specialist conduct literature reviews and support protocol development, measure selection, curriculum adaptation, translation of study materials, and other scientific activities, as needed.

• Collaborate with Principle Investigator and researchers to develop objectives and design of research projects and proposals.
• Formulate and conduct research studies and analyses. Performs complex data collection and study methods. Analyze and evaluate research results.
• Replicate, refine and add new research approaches based on project needs. Test, customize and implement new methods and procedures.
• 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 investigator 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.

• Direct the day-to-day operations of the research study, ensuring successful implementation of study aims, adherence to the protocol, and achievement of project milestones.
• Develop, implement, and refine study procedures and operational workflows; monitor study progress and adapt procedures to meet evolving project needs.
• Lead weekly research team meetings and oversee study progress, including participant recruitment, enrollment, retention, engagement, randomization, intervention delivery, and data collection.
• Serve as the primary liaison between community partner organizations and the research team, cultivating strong partnerships and ensuring effective communication throughout the study.
• Oversee participant recruitment, screening, enrollment, informed consent, retention, and follow‑up activities, including coordination with parents or guardians for minor participants.
• Manage the participant randomization…