Visiting Senior Research Specialist - Center for Research on Women & Gender

Visiting Senior Research Specialist

• Center for Research on Women & Gender University of Illinois
• 4.2 Chicago, IL Job Details $85,000
• $90,000 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Health sciences research Public health research Managing projects Research and development project management Full Job Description Visiting Senior Research Specialist
• Center for Research on

Women & Gender Hiring Department :

Center for Research on

Women & Gender Location :

Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID :

1041492

Posting Close Date :

7/15/2026

Salary:

The budgeted salary range for the position is $85,000 to $90,000. About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Position Summary This position is principal contributor for a large statewide research and implementation science portfolio focused on improving access to abortion, reproductive and obstetric health care overseeing day-to-day management of the Radiant Fellowship, a clinician training program that prepares physicians and advanced practice clinicians to integrate abortion care into primary care and emergency care settings. The position will provide operational leadership for complex research and implementation activities, including coordination of clinical training organizing complex educational and dissemination activities in collaboration with faculty/fellows/community partners, stakeholder engagement including cultivating partnerships with sexual and reproductive health stakeholders across Illinois, logistics, communications, and dissemination for a large-scale emergency obstetric and reproductive health project. Duties & Responsibilities Serve as the central project manager for Radiant Fellowship. Coordinate project operations across research, implementation, training, and stakeholder engagement activities, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and communications remain aligned across teams and partners. Support implementation of a multi-site project involving emergency department trainings, clinical champions, state-based coordination, and cross-institutional collaboration. Manage day-to-day operations including fellow communication, scheduling, onboarding, seminar coordination, training support, and longitudinal program tracking. Work closely with Radiant fellows, faculty, and clinical partners to support clinician training in abortion care integration within primary care settings. Build and maintain strong relationships with sexual and reproductive health and abortion stakeholders across Illinois, including clinicians, advocates, trainers, organizational partners, and professional networks. Organize seminars, trainings, and educational events on topics relevant to the abortion and broader sexual and reproductive health community. Procure and coordinate supplies for abortion trainings, including communication and contracting with vendors and management of training materials and logistics. Prepare presentations, materials, and other dissemination products for regional and national meetings, including the Society of Family Planning and National Abortion Federation .

• Assist with development of slide decks, reports, summaries, and external-facing materials for research, training, and stakeholder audiences.

Support networking, partnership development, and outreach activities that strengthen the Center's visibility and collaborative infrastructure across Illinois and beyond. Coordinate meetings with internal and external partners, including clinicians, implementation partners, advisory groups, and community stakeholders. Track project milestones, meeting outputs, training documentation, and implementation activities across workstreams. Help synthesize materials across research and implementation teams, supporting efficient workflows and consistent communication. Contribute to dissemination, reporting, and program growth related to both the emergency care implementation portfolio and the Radiant Fellowship. May act as supervisor or team lead in directing and coordinating the work of lower-level staff. Guide, train and advise lower-level researchers and students on techniques, methods and procedures. Plan, assign and review work of staff to ensure that group objectives are met. Hire, train, develop and manage staff to ensure that a qualified staff exists to meet group objectives. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in social science, public health, or related field required. A minimum of 10 years related research experience. A minimum of 2 years experience managing large state funded programs on abortion training. Possesses and applies advanced knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods. Experience organizing panels for Society for Family Planning and National Abortion Federation. Experience working with advanced practice clinicians in abortion care. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.