Department
BSD PED - Infectious Diseases - ECHO
About the Department
Job Summary
Responsibilities
Leads the operational management of research portfolios, including strategizing workflows to maximize efficiency across educational and research domains.
Drives strategic research planning by refining optimal team structures and developing operating procedures to meet evolving team needs.
Directs the implementation of multiple research studies, managing recruitment, retention, data analysis, dissemination, and risk management strategies.
Manages ECHO-Chicago data infrastructure, including the oversight of study data and REDCap databases.
Designs and executes analytic plans for ECHO-Chicago program evaluation and data analysis, utilizing a mixed-methods approach.
Works closely with Dr. Immergluck to develop of research grant proposals including assisting with writing, working with collaborators to complete needed documents, and liaising with the grant management team to ensure materials are complete for internal review and final submission.
Oversees the development and research protocols across the two programs and submits materials, when applicable, to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) for review.
Collaborates with the awards and legal teams to develop and execute essential research agreements, including Data Use Agreements (DUAs) and Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), as needed.
Facilitates interdisciplinary teams, ensuring high-quality data collection and protocol compliance across both internal and external partner networks.
Serves as the primary liaison for research partner engagement, managing relationships with community organizations, academic institutions, and healthcare partners.
Supervises junior research staff and students and mentors operational program staff in supporting research/evaluation activities; there is a heavy emphasis on working with staff and students from various disciplines which align with the mission of the two programs. Provides role-specific training and professional development support and establishes advisory structures to foster staff morale and professional growth within each team.
Uses subject matter and best practices knowledge to perform lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Works independently to assist with project design.
Solves complex problems relating to the administration of projects, including planning new procedures, adapting existing procedures to the needs of the project, and making significant contributions to methodology.
Guides data collection, evaluation and analysis. Designs and manages databases. Writes reports, articles and manuscripts.
Presents research findings at meetings and conferences, as well as to funding agencies. Conducts literature reviews. Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relations with groups and individuals, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies or to develop information and interpret findings.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Master’s degree (MPH, MS) in public health, epidemiology, or health services research strongly preferred.
Experience:
At least 2 years of experience in mixed-method data analysis strongly preferred.
At least 2 years of experience interfacing with clinical providers, academic partners, and/or community-based organizations and residents in a research context strongly preferred.
At least 2 years of experience with community-based participatory research (CBPR) and implementation science frameworks strongly preferred.
At least 2 years of experience in contributing to the development of grant proposals strongly preferred.
Preferred Competencies
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage cross-sector collaborations strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience using quantitative analysis tools (SPSS, STATA, R, and SAS) and qualitative software (NVIVO, Dedoose, Atlas.ti) strongly preferred.
Advanced knowledge of REDCap and Microsoft Office programs (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) strongly preferred.
Proficiency in design and visualization tools (Canva, GIS (ESRI products and QGIS)) strongly preferred.
Ability to develop organizational structures and workflows for high-functioning teams strongly preferred.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team strongly preferred.
Demonstrated application of problem-solving skills in the development of evaluation plans, research design methods, and interpretation of quantitative and qualitative data strongly preferred.
Considerable on-the-job experience ensuring regulatory compliance for research activities strongly preferred.
Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to articulate research findings to both technical and lay audiences strongly preferred.
Application Documents
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Pay Range
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