What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Specialist position at illinois?
Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform a range of research activities that may include:
• Evaluation
◦ Developing evaluation plans and research designs to answer specific research questions
◦ Completing and updating IRB applications
◦ Designing data collection instruments
◦ Collecting primary data through surveys, interviews, and focus groups
◦ Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, including data included in large, administrative data sets - Dissemination
• Writing and submitting reports to funders as required
• Presenting research findings to agency administrators and community stakeholders
• Presenting research findings at academic conferences
• Writing scholarly articles for publication in academic journals
• Disseminating research findings through alternate types of communications including newsletters, research briefs, infographics, webinars, and others (in consultation with the CFRC Director. - Grant-writing
- Participating in grant applications
- Other duties as assigned