Director Of Student Research Programs, College Of Medicine (Chicago)

Director of Student Research Programs, College of Medicine (Chicago)

Hiring Department: College of Medicine

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1017446

Posting Close Date: 7/22/2023

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
This position supports the development and conduct of medical student research at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. The mission of this position is to stimulate medical student research and related publications through program development, resource facilitation, mentorship, counseling on student objectives, enhancement of student research skills, feedback on research design, proposals, and writing. Support to students may take the form of consultation, setting up, maintaining, and/or providing accesses to databases, assistance with research study design, assistance in writing up analyses for manuscripts and grant proposals, and facilitating connections between students interested in research and faculty members, post-doctoral associate, graduate students, and fellows willing to train and mentor those students on research projects.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and administration of new and ongoing programs and other opportunities to enhance student research in collaboration with College of Medicine leadership. Work with Assistant Dean to develop and grow a student research portfolio and provide support for Assistant Dean.

• Promote the development and conduct of medical student research within the University of Illinois College of Medicine at large. Provide specific support to Chicago campus students, and coordinate with Director of Research professionals in Peoria and Rockford.

• Guide students in seeking research opportunities within the College of Medicine, and facilitate networking, research design, writing research project proposals/abstracts/papers, drafting research grant proposals, and access to statistical analysis.

• Collect, synthesize, and publicize information regarding student research opportunities and activities, including presentations and publications. Function as a point person for COM principal investigators to post opportunities for medical students to do research with them. Assume responsibility for conveying external research opportunities to students. Monitor, document, and track outcomes of student research and draft annual reports.

• Ensure compliance of student research projects with the Institutional Review Board, Institutional Committee on Biosafety, the Animal Care and Use Committee, and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act guidelines.

• Serve as the point of contact between the College of Medicine and other University of Illinois Chicago campus administrative offices that may support student research (e.g., OVCR, Graduate College).

• Liaise with and support the James Scholar faculty director for the Chicago campus.

• Liaise with and support the Craig Fellowship faculty director for the Chicago campus.

• Oversee review of Chicago campus medical student applications for conference and meeting expenses to present research. Periodically review eligibility criteria in consultation with College leadership.

• Support the organization and conduct of the annual COM Research Forum, including developing guidelines, promoting opportunities, securing faculty judges for papers and presentations submitted by students, and overseeing implementation.

• Track program expenditures and conduct analyses to provide recommendations to Assistant Dean for budget proposals and adjustments.

• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in biostatistics, epidemiology, social sciences, medical education, higher education, or related field required.
Minimum three years of experience conducting basic, clinical, or health systems research required. Two years of administrative experience required.
Experience managing a research enterprise preferred. Grant writing experience preferred.
Experience working with federal/state/private funding agencies preferred. Familiarity with research organizational structures preferred.
Knowledge of IRB, IBC, IACUC, and other related research regulations (e.g., HIPAA) required. Must possess and apply comprehensive knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices, and methods.

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