Position Details
Position Details
| Job Title |
RESEARCH ASST III |
| Position Number |
8150069 |
| Job Category |
University Staff |
| Job Type |
Full-Time |
| FLSA Status |
Exempt |
| Campus |
Maywood-Health Sciences Campus |
| Department Name |
HEALTH INFORMATICS & DATA SCI |
| Location Code |
HEALTH INFORMATICS & DATA SCI |
| Is this split and/or fully grant funded? |
Yes |
| Duties and Responsibilities |
The Urban Malaria Project is dedicated to comprehending the burden and determinants of malaria transmission in urban areas within countries where malaria is endemic. Our ultimate objective is to leverage this understanding to contribute valuable insights to national malaria strategic planning. Our diverse range of projects employs qualitative methodologies to delve into community contexts, fostering dialogues that lead to consensus on crucial intervention planning matters. Our Chicago team based at Loyola University seeks a
Bilingual Qualitative Researcher. The ideal candidate for this role will play a pivotal role in organizing and facilitating multi-stakeholder dialogues, conducting focus groups, and key informant interviews. Additionally, they will provide crucial support in translating, transcribing, and synthesizing qualitative research findings.
Responsibilities
- Develop multi-stakeholder dialogue and other qualitative research instruments.
- Lead or facilitate stakeholder meetings.
- Explain analytical products such as data visualizations in a clear manner to a lay audience.
- Transcribe audio-records from dialogues, focus groups and key informant interviews, and synthesize findings.
- Write reports and create presentations.
- Present at stakeholder meetings, research meetings and conferences.
- Lead writing of research manuscripts and submissions to journals.
- At least 30 - 40% travel to field sites.
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| Minimum Education and/or Work Experience |
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| Qualifications |
Minimum Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience in developing qualitative research methodologies.
- 2+ years of experience in facilitating multi-stakeholder dialogues.
- 3+ years of experience in transcribing qualitative research.
- 3+ years of experience in summarizing qualitative data and synthesizing findings.
- Ability to present qualitative findings to a diverse audience.
- Experience working in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment.
- Positive attitude and cheerful disposition.
- Proactive and capable of working independently.
- Quick learner with the ability to acquire new skills efficiently.
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| Certificates/Credentials/Licenses |
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's or master's degree in Sociology, Public Health or related field with at least 3 - 4 years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD in Sociology, Public Health, or related field with at least 7 years of experience.
- 5+ years of experience facilitating multi-stakeholder dialogues and developing qualitative research methodologies.
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| Computer Skills |
Basic troubleshooting skills, use of web browsers and internet, intermediate Microsoft Office knowledge, file maintenance and organization, email etiquette, digital safety and security. |
| Supervisory Responsibilities |
No |
| Required operation of university owned vehicles |
No |
| Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? |
No |
| Physical Demands |
None |
| Working Conditions |
None |
| Open Date |
12/20/2023 |
| Close Date |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Diversity and Inclusion Statement |
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors
diversity, equity, and inclusion
. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive
benefits
centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
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| Quick Link for Posting |
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/27171 |
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Loyola University Chicago
Nov 13, 2024