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Visiting Research Associate II - Social Sciences (Nutrition Interventionist)

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Oct 21, 2025
Visiting Research Associate II - Social Sciences (Nutrition Interventionist) Visiting Research Associate II - Social Sciences (Nutrition Interventionist) Hiring Department: Institute for Health Research and Policy Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1037673 Posting Close Date: 11/3/2025 Salary: The wage for this position is $60,000 / year 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 over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Position Summary This position contributes to the design and delivery of research projects and collaborates with researchers to develop, execute, and interpret research projects, including patient eligibility screening and recruitment and complex data collection methods for clinical trials and cohort studies. Duties & Responsibilities Implement a lifestyle/weight loss intervention for obese adults aged 50-80 via synchronous remote and in-person interactions. Recruit study participants. Conduct informed consent. Track individual dietary and exercise changes for those research participants. Perform all screening interviews, observations and entry/collection/verification of accuracy/cleaning /management in compliance with the BRIDGE & Friends research project and IRB regulations. Maintain written records of participant progress. Communicate progress, successes and issues with intervention in a timely fashion to study leadership, inkling the study manager and the PI's. Maintain compliance with IRB regulations and the study protocol. Assist in conceptualizing, developing, revising, and maintaining databases and study records Oversee and coordinate the implementation of lifestyle interventions including ordering supplies and reviewing content to assess dose consistency across arms. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in social science or related field required. Master's degree in social science preferred. A minimum of 3 years related research experience. Possesses and applies advanced knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods Preferred Qualifications A minimum of 1 year of community-based health education The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/17238?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-1814c13fdb061645a389ed6e7d4327eb