Visiting Research Specialist - Department of Medicine, Division of Academic Internal Medicine
University of Illinois at Chicago
Application
Details
Posted: 30-Nov-21
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Full Time
Required Education: 4 Year Degree
Categories:
Academic / Research
Research Positions
Sector:
Hospital, Public and Private
Internal Number: 155212
The Visiting Research Specialist will provide tailored nutritional education, counseling, and behavior change interventions to adults with chronic conditions and contribute to the design, delivery, and conduct of research projects. The ideal candidate for this position would be dependable, knowledgeable, well-organized, and self-motivated.
Perform nutrition assessment using relevant software systems such as the Nutrition Data System for Research (NDSR).
Provide health education, nutrition counseling, and behavior therapy to adults with chronic conditions following an evidence-based curriculum.
Lead individual and group intervention sessions in research studies.
Monitor and evaluate intervention progress and data collection according to good clinical practice (GCP).
Participate in research study activities such as recruitment and retention activities, protocol development, and IRB submissions.
Collaborate with Principal Investigator and team leadership to develop intervention objectives, implement protocols, and evaluate outcomes.
Contribute material, prepare results, and assist in the writing of scientific papers, presentations, grants, and other documents.
Other related duties 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 comprehensive knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods.
Preferred Qualifications:
Possession of current Registered Dietitian licensure from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations and credentials and registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Nutrition and Dietetics required. Master’s degree in Nutrition or Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
A minimum of 3 years of related experience in providing tailored nutritional education and counseling in adults with chronic disease.
Strong nutrition knowledge and counseling skills in providing dietary and behavioral interventions for adults with various chronic conditions.
Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills required.
Ability to work well independently and within a team environment.
Flexibility with work schedules (including evenings and weekends) to accommodate research participants’ needs and preferences.
The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people. We do not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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