Research Assistant/Research Associate/Research Professor (Health Research)

Location: Peoria, IL, US · Posted: 7/23/2026 · Closes: 10/21/2026 · Reference: 20339

Position Summary This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a growing interdisciplinary center focused on innovative health services research, with an emphasis on real-world implementation, outcomes evaluation, and health system transformation. Duties Responsibilities Develop and lead a high-impact research program with an emphasis on implementation science, dissemination research, and/or health outcomes research, including but not limited to health equity, comparative effectiveness, and health system evaluation. Conduct independent and collaborative research addressing healthcare delivery, access, quality, and outcomes, with a focus on translating evidence into practice. Establish and maintain a sustained portfolio of extra-murally funded research, with strong preference for candidates who bring active funding at the time of hire and a demonstrated trajectory of continued funding success. Lead the development, submission, and management of competitive grant proposals to federal, state, and foundation funding agencies. Publish high-impact, peer-reviewed scholarly work in leading journals in implementation science, outcomes research, and health services research. Provide active mentorship and career development support to junior faculty, trainees, and students, including guidance in research design, grant writing, and publication strategies. Contribute to the development of a supportive and collaborative research environment that fosters junior investigator success and faculty development. Engage in teaching activities in health services research, implementation science, epidemiology, or related fields at the undergraduate and/or graduate level. Collaborate with interdisciplinary partners across C4HR, UICOMP, healthcare systems, and community organizations. Participate in institutional, departmental, and professional service activities. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.