What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate I - Social Sciences (Hourly) position at uic?
Position Summary
This position conducts research by preparing literature reviews and assisting
with the collection, entering, coding and cleaning of data and descriptive
results.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive data collection activities in accordance with established study protocols, including accurate and timely data entry, verification, and maintenance of research databases to ensure data integrity and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Coordinate and implement participant recruitment strategies by identifying eligible individuals, engaging with potential participants through approved outreach methods, and maintaining detailed recruitment tracking logs to support study enrollment goals.
- Facilitate the informed consent process by clearly explaining study objectives, procedures, risks, and benefits to prospective participants, ensuring understanding, and obtaining proper documentation in compliance with institutional and regulatory requirements.
- Assist in the preparation, drafting, and revision of research abstracts, manuscripts, and related scholarly materials for dissemination in academic conferences and peer-reviewed publications, including literature review support and formatting according to publication guidelines.
- Conduct ongoing research assessments with study participants, including administering surveys, interviews, and other evaluation tools, while ensuring adherence to study protocols and accurate documentation of findings.
- Perform other additional related duties as needed and actively contributing to special projects, team initiatives, and process improvement efforts to advance overall project objectives.