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Job Description
Job ID: 090720
Specific
Title: Technical Director,
Epidemiology and Research Recruitment Core (ERRC)
Division/Department: University of
Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCCCC)
General
Summary:
The University of
Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCCCC) is an integral
component of the University of Chicago Medical Center (UCMC) and
the Biological Sciences Division (BSD), the largest of four
Divisions of the University that also includes the Pritzker School
of Medicine. The UCCCC administers 6 established scientific
programs, and the Cancer Center Support Grant from the National
Cancer Institute provides funding for 11 Shared Facilities. In
response to the expansion of population research, the UCCCC has
established an Epidemiology and Research Recruitment Core (ERRC).
The core has a faculty-level Scientific Director and is seeking a
senior staff Technical Director who will have day-to-day oversight
of the Core and Core staff; strategic planning; staff education;
and regulatory management of core-related projects. In addition,
this individual will provide research support (project
coordination, grant writing, and manuscript preparation) to
faculty in the Center for Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention.
Specifically, the Technical Director,
is responsible for:
a)
Identifying faculty research needs,
developing appropriate services, and providing administrative,
financial and technical direction to the Core
b)
Work closely with UCCCC leadership and
population researchers to design and oversee Core staff in
designing and planning approaches for subject recruitment,
eliciting informed consent, and collection of data and biospecimen
samples for cancer related research studies in the hospital and
community settings.
c)
Assume the leadership role in
coordinating the implementation of a large population-based
multi-ethnic cohort study in the greater Chicago area, including
training and supervision of technical and field staff in subject
recruitment and consenting, and collection of data and biospecimen
samples; implementation of trouble shooting and quality control
procedures to ensure high quality data acquisition with highest
possible response rates in all phases.
Qualifications:
Advanced degree
(PhD, DrPH) in epidemiology, public health or related field
required.
A minimum of 2
years of relevant research experience such as research/sampling
methods, study designs/survey, recruitment and interview
procedures and data/sample collection processes required.
Experience in establishing coalitions and partnerships, and
working with diverse community intermediaries, public health and
volunteer organizations preferred. Knowledge of cancer, Chicago’s
healthcare community, and diverse community organizations
preferred.
Competencies
required: Supervisory skills, advanced knowledge in epidemiology,
public health or related scientific field, advanced knowledge of
research techniques and methods, knowledge of regulatory policies
and procedures, exceptional organizational and leadership skills,
intellectual versatility and creativity, strong analytical skills,
excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills,
ability to think strategically and translate into operational
objectives, ability to work independently and as part of a team,
attention to detail and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
A cover letter and
resume are required to be considered for this position.
To apply for this
position, please paste link below to internet browser:
https://jobopportunities.uchicago.edu/applicants/jsp/shard/Welcome_css.jsp
Requisition Number: 090720
The University of Chicago is an
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
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