Senior Research Specialist - CRTEC

Hiring Department : Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination, UI Cancer CenterLocation : Chicago, IL USARequisition ID : 1028071Posting Close Date : November 13, 2024About the University of Illinois ChicagoUIC 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.Description:The University of Illinois Cancer Center is seeking candidates to fill the position of Senior Research Specialist in the Office of Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination (CRTEC). CRTEC is responsible for developing and coordinating education, training, and career advancement activities to support diverse trainees, from K-12 students to early-career faculty, engaged and mentored in cancer-related research. Under the guidance of the Director of CRTEC, the dedicated and experienced Senior Research Specialist will lead and manage cancer research training programs. The role will be responsible for advancing the research careers of trainees and guiding them towards independent faculty careers, with an emphasis on diversity and inclusion. The Senior Research Specialist will collaborate with faculty mentors, research institutions, and UI Cancer Center Cores to ensure that the next generation of cancer researchers have the necessary skills, mentorship, and resources to succeed. Additionally, this role will involve tracking program outcomes and contributing to the development of trainees and institutional training grants.Duties & ResponsibilitiesDevelop and lead activities of the CRTEC early pathway programs, aimed at improving diversity within cancer research for K-12 and undergraduate students, including planning and attending career/recruiting events.Collaborate with research faculty mentors to oversee the development of research projects for summer program trainees, ensuring timely completion of research deliverables.Manage cancer-focused training programs for advanced trainees to support their career development and research progress.Lead the recruitment, application, interview, selection, and enrollment/onboarding processes for various training programs.Implement multiple educational and research training programs, ensuring compliance with Institutional Review Board (IRB) and UIC departments.Plan research immersive and career development activities, providing hands-on experience and skill-building for advanced trainees.Monitor trainee outcomes, conduct program evaluation, and assess training needs and gaps.Collaborate with CRTEC leadership to identify solutions to address needs and gaps, ensuring compliance with evaluation procedures.Support the initiation, development, and submission of institutional training grants and trainee fellowship awards.Create reports and presentations representing the outcomes and impact of the education and research training programs.Contribute material and co-author research manuscripts.Manage the Trainee Membership Program activities on UIC, Rockford, and Peoria campuses.Manage financial processes and expenditures related to CRTEC research training and educational programs.Partner with UI Cancer Center’s cores and institutional departments to link advanced trainees to resources tailored to their needs.Establish and coordinate working relationships with peers at internal and external partner sites.Work with UI Cancer Center peers to promote diversity strategies in research training and educational efforts.Collaborate with the UI Cancer Center Marketing and Communications team to manage communication and resources.Participate in the hiring, training, and supervision of the CRTEC research staff team.Create standard operating procedure manuals for research training activities.Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.Qualifications:Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in social science or related field required; a Master's degree is strongly preferred.Minimum of 5 years related research experience.Possess and apply advanced knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices, and methods.Preferred QualificationsMinimum of two years of experience working in an educational or healthcare setting.Experience in managing academic research or training programs.Experience in program evaluation, education, measurement, evaluation, statistics, and assessment.Specialized knowledge in project/program management.Experience preparing or supporting institutional training grant submissions.Demonstrated knowledge of working with diverse stakeholders.Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and work closely with various stakeholders.Possess analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills.Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.The successful candidate will be a self-starter with high interpersonal skills and professionalism.The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates.

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