Visiting Research Specialist: DOM - Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science

Visiting Research Specialist: DOM - Center for Dissemination and Implementation Science

Location: Chicago, IL, US · Posted: 10/13/2026 · Closes: 10/29/2026 · Reference: 21080

Position Summary The Visiting Research Specialist position will lead day-to-day operations of a multi-site 2³ factorial MOST optimization trial, including recruitment, retention, implementation, and data collection. The position will also oversee REDCap, digital platform analytics, surveys, qualitative data collection, and clinic data extraction. They will coordinate delivery and monitoring of three AI-supported implementation strategies across participating clinics. The Visiting Research Specialist will supervise research staff and coordinate training related to study procedures, fidelity, and AI-supported components. Duties Responsibilities Collaborate with Principle Investigator and researchers to develop objectives and design of research projects and proposals. Formulate and conduct research studies and analyses. Performs complex data collection and study methods. Analyze and evaluate research results. Replicate, refine and add new research approaches based on project needs. Test, customize and implement new methods and procedures. Develop and write advanced, comprehensive protocols. Monitor project developments on an ongoing basis. Propose and implement changes as needed. Contribute material, prepare results and assist in the writing of research findings for publications, papers, presentations, grants, and other documents for publication. Assist principal investigator in grant and manuscript submission. Guide, train and advise lower level researchers and students on techniques, methods and procedures. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES Lead youth/provider co-design and usability testing to refine AI-supported digital components. Lead day-to-day operations of a multi-site 2³ factorial MOST optimization trial, including recruitment, retention, implementation, and data collection. Coordinate delivery and monitoring of three AI-supported implementation strategies across participating clinics. Oversee REDCap, digital platform analytics, surveys, qualitative data collection, and clinic data extraction. Ensure high-quality data and monitoring of implementation outcomes, including adoption, acceptability, feasibility, fidelity, sustainability, and cost. Coordinate ATN clinics, HMP technical teams, community partners, the Community Advisory Council, and Data Safety and Monitoring Board. Manage IRB submissions, ClinicalTrials.gov updates, NIH reporting, and other regulatory requirements. Supervise research staff and coordinate training related to study procedures, fidelity, and AI-supported components. Monitor project budgets, contracts, subawards, and vendor relationships in collaboration with the PIs and Business Manager. Contribute to manuscripts, presentations, dissemination activities, and development of tools for scale-up. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.