Visiting Research Associate I - Division of Academic Internal Medicine and Geriatrics

Hiring Department: Department of Medicine

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1038494

Posting Close Date: December 23, 2025

Salary: The previously determined salary range for this position was $58,000 to $64,000. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

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

This position will support research projects devoted to the research of Dr. Tamara Hamlish, including The Young and A Survivor (YAAS!): Network for Health Among Young Breast Cancer Survivors is a CDC-funded collaborative to expand availability and access to supportive services for young breast cancer survivors, young women with metastatic breast cancer, and their families and caregivers. This position assists the Research Scientist/Principal Investigator with planning and implementing community outreach and media engagement, leads research project recruitment efforts, supports data collection and data management, disseminates culturally and linguistically relevant project findings, and writes progress reports to the funding agency and various stakeholders.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform surveys, interviews, observations or uses other methods according to established research protocols.
• Prepare data for analysis and execute details of studies. Perform analysis and document results.
• May conduct literature searches.
• Order study supplies and maintain inventories.
• Maintain detailed records of results and prepare written reports.
• Maintain and process required paperwork.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
• DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES
• 1) Participates in specialized community-based research in collaboration with the research team.
• 2) Oversees project and grant deliverables
• 3) Trains and supervises research assistants/project team members.
• 4) Adheres to research aims to achieve sponsor objectives
• 5) Collects and summarizes data and information and report findings to Scientists/Principal Investigators, research staff, and community partners.
• 6) Assist with scientific reports and summarizing research findings for papers, presentations, and other documents.
• 7) Develops and maintains research records, track community activities, and compile list of resources for community members
• 8) Identify and establish good working relationships with peers at other research sites, university departments, and appropriate University personnel to achieve defined goals and objectives, and function as a liaison for the research project teams.
• 9) Supporting specials events and activities led by the research team and its partners.
• 10) Performs other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned by supervisor/manager.
• 11) Manage and oversee the implementation of the community engagement strategy
• 12) Manage and oversee data collection and data evaluation. Analyze and interpret data.
• 13) Prepares and organizes results and contributes to preparation of papers, grants, and grant reports and other documents based on project results.
• 14) Oversees and participates in sustaining YAAS! network of academic and community partnerships.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field required.
• Knowledge of fundamental research concepts, practices and procedures.
• Entry level knowledge of research methods.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using social media for community outreach and engagement strongly preferred (e.g., Facebook and Facebook live, Instagram, YouTube, podcasts, blogs, newsletters, etc.)
• Experience in community health, community-based research, or cancer patient advocacy; demonstrated experience building and sustaining community partnerships, including cancer patient advocacy and support organizations/agencies, as well as community-based healthcare providers required.
• Able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, team-oriented, and work closely with multiple stakeholders.
• Possess analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
• The successful candidate will be a self-directed, adaptive independent thinker with program-solving abilities and a high level of interpersonal skills and professionalism.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Spanish language proficiency preferred
  
  

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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