Graduate Research Assistantship, UIC Center for Clinical and Translational Science
Job Summary
The Community Engagement and Collaboration (CEC) Core within UIC’s Center for Clinical and Translational Science is seeking candidates for a graduate research assistantship (GRA) position. The GRA will provide research support to our ongoing collaboration with community partners and consultation services, present at trainings, workshops, and webinars, and assist with the Community Engagement Advisory Board. They will also provide research support examining community members’ perspectives on community-engaged research. This is a 67% FTE position.
This position qualifies for waiver tuition and it has the potential of being extended for a total of one year.
Community Engagement and Collaboration (CEC) Mission
The mission of the Center for Clinical & Translational Science (CCTS) Community Engagement and Collaboration Core (CEC) is to support UIC researchers to promote successful and equitable university-community-policy partnerships focused on dissemination and implementation of evidence-based health programs and services. Drawing on theories of organizational and community context to promote effective and sustainable health policies and practices, we target our programs and services to UIC research investigators, educational & community organizations, and key policy stakeholders to improve the health of the community, with a special focus on effective health services for urban youth. Members of the CEC team participate in ongoing collaboration with community partners (e.g., Chicago Department of Public Health, NAMI Chicago, Circuit Court of Chicago Restorative Justice Community Court) and other local university CCTS hubs to promote innovative community-engaged science in the Chicagoland area.
Key Responsibilities
Assist the CEC team with developing and implementing a qualitative evaluation design, including coding and theme development.
Assist with literature reviews by accessing PsycINFO, ERIC, government and other online databases to identify relevant research.
Prepare statistical data and pertinent information for papers, reports, and other documents.
Participate in internal and external (partner) meetings and activities.
Prepare reports regarding progress of CEC core goals.
Support activities related to the Department of Justice Grant with NAMI Chicago and Chicago Police Department. This grant funds a capacity-building program to serve people living with mental health conditions and/or substance use disorders. Activities involve collaborating with partner organization in developing evaluation goals, and evaluating program implementation
Qualifications
Candidates must be a graduate level student in good standing.
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in mental health, psychology, social work, social science, or a related field required. Master’s degree is preferred.
A minimum of one year related research experience.
Knowledge of research concepts, practices and procedures in both qualitative and quantitative methods.
Ability to manage multiple tasks.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Requires excellent communication, organization, presentation and computer/pc skills.
Application Process
For fullest consideration, please submit CV via e-mail to Sandra Morales (smoral2@uic.edu) by August 8th. Applications will be reviewed as they come in.
The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
