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Research Specialist (GIS Analyst) – CEHI

College of Medicine/Department of Pediatrics

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS CHICAGO (UIC)

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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 nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

The Children's Environmental Health Initiative (CEHI) program in Department of Pediatrics at the University of Illinois Chicago is seeking Research Specialist (GIS Analysts) to join our team. This position contributes to the design and delivery of research projects and collaborates with researchers to develop, execute, and interpret research projects. Performs complex data collection and study methods. Research Specialist (GIS Analyst) supports a series of social and environmental justice projects operating at the nexus of health, the environment, and inequalities. The Children's Environmental Health Initiative (CEHI) is a research, education, and outreach program committed to fostering environments where all people can prosper.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Perform spatial data processing, analysis, and documentation.
  • Provide technical support for research projects.
  • Manage GIS capacity building for diverse groups of stakeholders.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

 

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