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　　BSD MED - Infectious Diseases - Chicago Center HIV Elimination -Research

　　About the Department

　　The Chicago Center of HIV Elimination, embedded within the University ofChicago\'s main campus in Hyde Park, is located in Chicago\'s HIVepicenter. Of the 20 neighborhoods in the city with high annual HIVdiagnosis rates (greater than 40 per 100,000), 13 of them are no morethan eight miles from the University of Chicago. This area includes 4 ofthe 6 communities with the highest annual diagnosis rates in the city(Washington Park, West Englewood, Greater Grand Crossing and SouthShore). Our position within the hardest hit neighborhoods in Chicagoprovides unique opportunities to advance HIV testing and preventioninterventions locally, providing tangible results to those most affectedand to improve the lives of those living with and without HIV infection.CCHE seeks to eliminate new HIV transmission events over the next 30years (from 2011 to 2041) by using network science to target andintegrate prevention as well as create structural and community-specificinterventions.

　　Job Summary

　　The Research Assistant will assist the PI and the Research Coordinatorswith day-to-day operations of funded projects that involve working withLGBTQ and criminal justice involved (CJI) individuals. The candidatewill report to the Manager of Implementation Research. Funded projectsinclude COVID testing, HIV care, PrEP care, network science, substanceuse.

　　This position is grant funded.

　　Responsibilities

　　Supports recruitment by screening for eligibility and consentingcommunity members.Delivers assessments, interventions, controls.Supports data entry.Compiles progress reports and documents study procedures/methods.Offers referrals to service programming when appropriate.Conducts literature reviews and supports manuscript and grantwriting.Prepares for or participate in quality assurance audits undersupervision or following specific protocol procedures.Participates in study-related documentation, such as protocolworksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutionalreview board documents, or progress reports.Performs other related work as needed.Minimum Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or theequivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have afour-year degree).

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　　Work Experience:

　　Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through---

　　Certifications:

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　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Bachelor\'s degree.Experience:

　　Working with and/or providing care to LGBQ/TGNC populations, Blackand Latinx community members.Working in research field.Technical Skills or Knowledge:

　　Strong knowledge of human subjects research and Good ClinicalPractices.Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Applications, including but notlimited to Outlook, MS Office, and Access.Preferred Competencies

　　Strong organizational skills.Qualitative and quantitative research skills for study recruitmentand enrollment, interviewing, focus group facilitation, surveyadministration, etc.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work bothindependently and as part of a team.Flexible and creative problem solving skills.Manage stressful situations.Maintain community member confidentiality.Work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meetdeadlines.Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and stronganalytical skills.Working Conditions

　　Conduct research activities in non-traditional settings (communityvenues).Application Documents

　　Resume/CV (required)Cover Letter (required)When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the MyExperience page, in the section titled Application Documents ofthe application.

　　Job Family

　　Research

　　Role Impact

　　Individual Contributor

　　FLSA Status

　　Non-Exempt

　　Pay Frequency

　　Biweekly

　　Scheduled

　　Weekly Hours

　　40

　　Benefits Eligible

　　Yes

　　Drug Test Required

　　No

　　Health Screen Required

　　No

　　Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

　　No

　　Posting Statement

　　The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportu