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Visiting Research Associate I - Ag Center
Chicago, IL
Job Description
Visiting Research Associate I - Ag Center
Visiting Research Associate I - Ag Center
Hiring Department: Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1024562
Posting Close Date: 5/15/2024
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 nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
Position Summary
The Research Associate I will assist with various components of work and research in the Great Lakes Center for Farmworker Health and Wellbeing. The person will coordinate and participate in regular meetings of the Center, contribute to outreach and communications planning, and participate in research projects affiliated with the Center. This position is a principal contributor to all aspects of projects from development through delivery.
Duties & Responsibilities
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a social science field such as public health, anthropology, sociology, public administration, or other related field.
- Knowledge of fundamental research concepts, practices and procedures.
- A minimum of 1 year experience in program or research management.
- A minimum of 1 year of experience in community engagement or outreach.
- Familiarity with platforms such as Box, Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft Teams, Zoom, etc for collaborating with team members.
- Ideal candidate will be able to travel on outreach trips across the state.
- Bilingual Spanish speaking candidates strongly encouraged to apply.
For consideration, please apply on-line, , by 5/15/2024.
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Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
1+ years
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