Visiting Research Coordinator

Overview

The Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has an opening for a Visiting Research Coordinator.  The purpose of this position is to support the overall research project through data collection, participant contact and recruitment, and support of other research needs such as data entry and specimen collection and processing.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Perform cognitive and physical assessments of newborns, older infants and preschool age children; conduct interviews and collect biological specimens.  This includes driving to participants’ homes, local prenatal clinics and hospitals and working and/or being on-call during weekday evenings and on weekends as needed.
• Data entry.
• Participant tracking and reconsent of participants for additional aspects of the study; maintain accurate participant contact records.
• Collect, process, and organize human biospecimens.
• Develop and strengthen research protocols and training materials.
• Other duties as assigned and needed, including administrative tasks.

Additional Physical Demands:

• Sitting, standing and moving around office spaces
• Lifting files, folders and other study materials up to 20 lbs. as needed
• Working on the phone or over Zoom
• Driving to participants’ homes and collecting materials and forms
• Working evening and weekend hours to accommodate schedules of mothers and children

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) in relevant field (psychology, community or public health, social work, etc.).
• Interacting and communicating with women, parents, or other members of the public
• Interacting with infants and young children
• Solid computer skills, especially in utilizing programs in MS Office Suite
• CITI Human Subject Trainings
• Valid driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience conducting interviews over the phone and in person
• Experience with research involving human subjects
• Experience managing and maintaining databases
• Experience in phlebotomy
• Experience using computers to collect information and/or conduct measurements
• Spanish language fluency

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Attention to detail, careful observation and note taking and strict adherence to protocol of procedures
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and follow detailed directions
• Must have own car to conduct interviews, assessments and collect biological specimens at participants’ homes and local prenatal clinics and hospitals
• Ability to work and/or be on-call during weekday evenings and on weekends as needed
• Proficiency with commonly-employed software and databases
• Knowledge about pregnancy and birth
• Knowledge about infant and young children’s developmental stages

 

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Visiting Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis and renewable annually based on satisfactory progress in the position and continued funding.  Position may become a regular, non-visiting position at a later date depending on funding and programmatic need.  The expected start date is as soon as possible after the end of the posting period closes.  The salary range for this position is $59,000 – $62,000/year.

 

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

 

Application Procedures and Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on December 13, 2024.  Apply for this position by visiting https://illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/12519?c=illinois&referralToken=MX8lYTz4-EapwaM-jNL-bA and using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of the posting.  Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered.  For further information about this specific position, please contact hr@beckman.illinois.edu.  For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

 

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, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

 

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.  Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at (217) 333-0885 or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.