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

　　About the Department

　　The Chicago Center for HIV Elimination (CCHE) is situated within theBiological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago Medicine. CCHEaims to eliminate all new HIV transmission events by 2041. TheUniversity of Chicago\'s position on the South Side makes it uniquelysituated to test, treat, and prevent new HIV infections in a highlyaffected population. The South Side communities and majority Blacksuburbs connected to them to the South represents the largest contiguousBlack population in the United States. By using our integrated HIVtransmission elimination approaches, we are beginning to make newinfections in these communities less frequent.

　　This is a grant funded position.

　　Job Summary

　　The candidate will assist with day to day operations of funded projectsthat involve working with LGBTQ and criminal justice involved (CJI)individuals. They will oversee several research projects with someoversight from the Research Manager and the Director of Research.

　　The candidate will be expected to actively pursue required knowledge andskills for professional development, and stay informed about the NIH andCDC regulations and requirements. The candidate will report to theDirector of Research. Funded projects include COVID testing, HIV care,PrEP care, network science, substance use.

　　This position is grant funded.

　　Responsibilities

　　Assists with day-to-day operations of CDC and NIH funded projectsthat involve working with LGBTQ and criminal justice- involved (CJI)populations vulnerable to COVID and HIV.Coordinates multiple related projects to ensure optimal recruitment,enrollment and fidelity to the complex requirements of studyparticipation and follow-up counseling.Assists with the development of study protocols, survey instruments,and maintenance of databases.Coordinates and conducts research studies.Recruits; screens for eligibility and consenting participants;delivers assessments, interventions, and controls; performs dataentry, and issues referrals to COVID testing and service programmingwhen appropriate.Prepares for or participate in quality assurance audits conducted bystudy sponsors, federal agencies, or specially designated reviewgroups.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 2-5years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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　　Certifications:

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　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Bachelor\'s degree in a related field.Experience:

　　Previous research experience.Experience working with individuals who identify as gender or sexualminorities.Technical Skills or Knowledge:

　　Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Applications, including but notlimited to Outlook, Excel, Access and Word.Preferred Competencies

　　Demonstrated effective leadership and teaching skills.Strong knowledge of program subject matter.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work bothindependently and as part of a team.Flexibility.Creativity.Manage stressful situations.Maintain confide tiality.Work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meetdeadlines.Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and stronganalytical skills.Working Conditions

　　Attend necessary orientation and trainings throughout Chicago.Provide HIV/STI treatment, education, and prevention innon-traditional settings (community venues).Work in community-based settings and program office.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