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Message ID: 11030
Date: 2022-01-26

Author:Wakita, Satomi

Subject:Research Specialist Position, the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Dear List members: The Children and Family Research Center at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is hiring a research specialist. The description is shown below and can also be found on the University of Illinois Job Board . The position is open through Monday, February 21. Please share with your professional network and other interested individuals. We are grateful for your help in spreading the word! -- Satomi Wakita, PhD wakita@illinois.edu Research Data Analyst Children and Family Research Center University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Phone: (217)333-7177 Research Specialist School of Social Work Children and Family Research Center (CFRC) 21University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign The Children and Family Research Center (CFRC) was established in 1996 in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to identify and monitor child welfare service outcomes, conduct program evaluations of key interventions, and complete research on critical issues that inform child welfare programs, policies, and practices in Illinois and nationally. The CFRC conducts child welfare program evaluations and promotes evidence-based practices that advance the public mission of ensuring the safety, permanence, and well-being of children in or at risk of substitute care. The CFRC also conducts research in related fields of research such as sexual assault, children's mental health services, implementation science, and predictive analytics. The Research Specialist will contribute to the intellectual and scientific development of research studies including the development of proposals, study design, and methods. The Research Specialist collaborates with other researchers to conduct data collection and analysis and assist in the preparation of research reports, presentations, and academic articles. This position will work closely with child welfare stakeholders to translate and disseminate the research findings in order to impact policy and practice. Fully remote or hybrid work options may be considered for this position. The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO . Primary Position Function/Summary: Work within a team environment to perform research and evaluation activities that enhance the child welfare and related human service fields, inform state and/or federal policy and practice, and contribute to scientific knowledge about child and family services. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Perform a range of research activities that may include: Evaluation * Developing evaluation plans and research designs to answer specific research questions * Completing and updating IRB applications * Designing data collection instruments * Collecting primary data through surveys, interviews, and focus groups * Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, including data included in large, administrative data sets Dissemination * Writing and submitting reports to funders as required * Presenting research findings to agency administrators and community stakeholders * Presenting research findings at academic conferences * Writing scholarly articles for publication in academic journals * Disseminating research findings through alternate types of communications including newsletters, research briefs, infographics, webinars, and others (in consultation with the CFRC Director) Grant-writing * Participating in grant applications * Other duties as assigned Position Requirements and Qualifications: Required: Master's or Doctorate degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other social science. Three years of professional (post-degree) research experience. Demonstrated proficiency in analyzing and reporting both quantitative and qualitative data. Demonstrated proficiency using various statistical software programs (SPSS, SAS, R, STATA, NVivo). Demonstrative discretion in handling confidential and sensitive data is required. Preferred: Knowledge of the child welfare system and working in an applied research setting is highly preferred. Knowledge Requirements: This position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, as evidenced by research publications in academic journals or final evaluation reports. Ability to translate and convey complex concepts and research findings to a variety of audiences in both oral and written communications. Ability to work independently and effectively follow through on multiple priorities under deadline pressure. Application Procedures: This is a full-time (100%), twelve-month, academic professional position. The position is grant-funded and renewal is contingent upon the availability of funds. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Interviews may occur before the closing date; however, all applications received by the closing date will receive full consideration. The proposed start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. Fully remote or hybrid work options may be considered for this position. To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by February 21, 2022. Please create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a cover letter, resume, and the name, address, and phone numbers of three professional references. Interviews may be conducted before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after the search has closed. For further information about this specific position, contact sw-hr@illinois.edu . You may also visit http://www.socialwork.illinois.edu for additional information. For questions about the application process, please contact 217-333-2137. University of Illinois faculty, staff and students are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable University processes. The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of contingent offer. Convictions are not a bar to employment. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment . As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility .

Dear List members: The Children and Family Research Center at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is hiring a research specialist. The description is shown below and can also be found on the University of Illinois Job Board . The position is open through Monday, February 21. Please share with your professional network and other interested individuals. We are grateful for your help in spreading the word! -- Satomi Wakita, PhD wakitaillinois.edu Research Data Analyst Children and Family Research Center University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Phone: (217)333-7177 Research Specialist School of Social Work Children and Family Research Center (CFRC) 21University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign The Children and Family Research Center (CFRC) was established in 1996 in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to identify and monitor child welfare service outcomes, conduct program evaluations of key interventions, and complete research on critical issues that inform child welfare programs, policies, and practices in Illinois and nationally. The CFRC conducts child welfare program evaluations and promotes evidence-based practices that advance the public mission of ensuring the safety, permanence, and well-being of children in or at risk of substitute care. The CFRC also conducts research in related fields of research such as sexual assault, children's mental health services, implementation science, and predictive analytics. The Research Specialist will contribute to the intellectual and scientific development of research studies including the development of proposals, study design, and methods. The Research Specialist collaborates with other researchers to conduct data collection and analysis and assist in the preparation of research reports, presentations, and academic articles. This position will work closely with child welfare stakeholders to translate and disseminate the research findings in order to impact policy and practice. Fully remote or hybrid work options may be considered for this position. The University of Illinois is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information, visit http://go.illinois.edu/EEO . Primary Position Function/Summary: Work within a team environment to perform research and evaluation activities that enhance the child welfare and related human service fields, inform state and/or federal policy and practice, and contribute to scientific knowledge about child and family services. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Perform a range of research activities that may include: Evaluation * Developing evaluation plans and research designs to answer specific research questions * Completing and updating IRB applications * Designing data collection instruments * Collecting primary data through surveys, interviews, and focus groups * Analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, including data included in large, administrative data sets Dissemination * Writing and submitting reports to funders as required * Presenting research findings to agency administrators and community stakeholders * Presenting research findings at academic conferences * Writing scholarly articles for publication in academic journals * Disseminating research findings through alternate types of communications including newsletters, research briefs, infographics, webinars, and others (in consultation with the CFRC Director) Grant-writing * Participating in grant applications * Other duties as assigned Position Requirements and Qualifications: Required: Master's or Doctorate degree in Psychology, Social Work, or other social science. Three years of professional (post-degree) research experience. Demonstrated proficiency in analyzing and reporting both quantitative and qualitative data. Demonstrated proficiency using various statistical software programs (SPSS, SAS, R, STATA, NVivo). Demonstrative discretion in handling confidential and sensitive data is required. Preferred: Knowledge of the child welfare system and working in an applied research setting is highly preferred. Knowledge Requirements: This position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, as evidenced by research publications in academic journals or final evaluation reports. Ability to translate and convey complex concepts and research findings to a variety of audiences in both oral and written communications. Ability to work independently and effectively follow through on multiple priorities under deadline pressure. Application Procedures: This is a full-time (100%), twelve-month, academic professional position. The position is grant-funded and renewal is contingent upon the availability of funds. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications. Interviews may occur before the closing date; however, all applications received by the closing date will receive full consideration. The proposed start date is as soon as possible after the closing date. Fully remote or hybrid work options may be considered for this position. To ensure full consideration, complete applications must be submitted by February 21, 2022. Please create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a cover letter, resume, and the name, address, and phone numbers of three professional references. Interviews may be conducted before the closing date; however, no hiring decision will be made until after the search has closed. For further information about this specific position, contact sw-hrillinois.edu . You may also visit http://www.socialwork.illinois.edu for additional information. For questions about the application process, please contact 217-333-2137. University of Illinois faculty, staff and students are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are not able to receive the vaccine for medical or religious reasons, you may seek approval for an exemption in accordance with applicable University processes. The University of Illinois conducts criminal background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of contingent offer. Convictions are not a bar to employment. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment . As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility .