Grad Hourly - Research Data Management

Hiring Department: Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1038897

Posting Close Date: 12/19/2015

Salary: The hourly rate for this position is $31.03.

About The University Of Illinois Chicago

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.

Position Summary

The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research is seeking 2 Research Data Management - Graduate Hourly positions to be available through the end of Fall 2026. Anticipated hours per week are 15-20 with an hourly rate of $31.03.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Data Policy Advisor and Data Management Librarian, support and assist with federal data sharing requirements
• Primary Responsibility: provide Data Management Plan drafting and editing support for researchers. Customized DMPs describe how researchers will share final research data from their grants. The specifics of the plan will vary on a case-by-case basis, depending on the type of data to be shared and how the investigator plans to share the data.
• Assist in development of data management training materials
• Assist in offering group, lab, and individual trainings
• Assist with the creation, coordination, and dissemination of documentation related to research data management
• Assist in development of video and written tutorials and resource sites
• Work cooperatively with team to achieve goals
• Work on multiple projects with minimal supervision
• Perform other related duties and assist the team in special projects as assigned
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled student at the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) or the iSchool at UIUC.
• Degree-seeking student in a UIC Master's or Ph.D. program (preferred in Biology, Biomedical Engineer, Health Informatics, Health-related or Library Science) and in good academic standing.
  
  
  

Skills:

• Demonstrated writing skills
• Demonstrated experience with Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Acrobat
• Ability for in person and remote work
• Punctuality, reliability, and consistency.
• Excellent communication skills, both orally and in writing.
• Detail-oriented with good organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and to conduct oneself in a highly professional and ethical manner.
• Ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Ability to interact appropriately and effectively with a wide range of individuals.
• Interpersonal skills
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with science communication writing
• Familiarity with research data management
• Familiarity with NIH or NSF grant funded research projects
• Available through end of Fall 2026
  
  
  

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