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Graduate Research Assistant, The Institute for Health Research and Policy at the University of Illinois at Chicago - Chicago, IL

GRADUATE RESEARCH HOURLY POSITION AVAILABLE FOR FALL SEMESTER 2015


The Institute for Health Research and Policy at the University of Illinois at Chicago has an immediate opening for a graduate student with experience and/or training in urban planning and/or transportation policy-related research to join a project examining and evaluating Complete Streets policies in jurisdictions across the United States. Working in conjunction with project investigators and other team members, the incumbent for this position will be responsible for reviewing and coding Complete Streets policies from a sample of over 700 communities located throughout the United States.  This is a short-term, hourly position that will commence in the fall and will continue throughout the fall semester and possibly early spring depending on the work progress and funding of the project (up to 20 hours/week).

Key Qualifications:

·       Successful completion of the first year of an urban planning Master’s degree.  A bachelor’s degree will be considered with comparable degree and relevant experience;
·       An interest in the built environment, physical activity, and active transportation related issues;
·       Ability to work 20 hours/week during normal business hours;
·       Experience/familiarity with Complete Streets policies;
·       Research experience;
·       Exceptional  attention to detail;
·       Excellent organizational skills;
·       Ability to work independently and as part of a team; and the
·       Ability to follow specific directions, but ask for guidance as needed.

To Apply:

For full consideration, please send a cover letter and copy of your resume or CV to ethrun2@uic.edu .  Applications will be reviewed/accepted until the position is filled. Only applicants of interest will be contacted.

IHRP and UIC are an EOE/AA/M/F/Disabled/Veteran
 Please note that this is a temporary hourly position.