AI/XR - Research Project Specialist SMS-3725 at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine – Springfield, Illinois

The primary function of this position is to provide research operational support for artificial
intelligence (AI) projects within the Department of Surgery. This position requires strong
interpersonal skills and a basic understanding of the policies and guidelines that govern clinical
research activities.

I. Research 95%
A. Provides support to the Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiovascular Surgery’s
research team
B. Reviews best practices in AI medical education.
C. Assists with research protocol and project preparation including literature reviews, budget
preparation, budget justifications, IRB submission, project design and development.
D. Assists with preparation and submission of project abstracts and manuscripts for
presentations.
E. Participates in study focus groups, teaching and learning workshops, project meetings, under
supervision from designated principal.
F. Provides data collection support. Enters data in spreadsheets, databases. Prepares grant
reports.
G. Maintains supplies for AI studies and projects
H. Coordinate and schedule meetings, training events.
I. Creates marketing and promotional materials for assigned projects (brochures, fliers,
posters), with input from designated principal.
J. Creates reports, graphs, maps, charts, for research sponsors and projects.
K. Maintains awareness of project budget, expenses and available funding.
L. Participates in project presentations at local, statewide conferences.
M. May assist with basic data analysis needs.
N. May assist with submission of internal or external grant applications.
O. Develops and maintains a positive working relationship within the Department of Surgery,
outside departments, hospital personnel, and outside agencies.
P. Attends mandatory School of Medicine-required meetings, and other work-related
educational programs.
Q. May perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

II. Teaching 5%
A. Assists in producing and providing educational content and related materials to interested
stakeholders including SIU faculty and staff, community leaders, and corporate leadership AI
medical education.
B. May instruct other personnel (i.e., technicians, residents, medical students, nurses,
investigators) in protocol requirements and/or research methods as needed.
C. May supervise, with support of project faculty mentors, undergraduate interns and medical
students

Minimum Qualifications:
1. Graduate of an accredited college with a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in an area relevant
to the position.
2. Must have interpersonal skills necessary to maintain cooperative working relationships with
PSP employees, physician faculty, and other research staff.
3. Must have basic computer skills and be proficient with software packages including, but not
limited to, MS Office (Access, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
4. Must have analytical skills necessary in order to gather, organize, and tabulate data.
5. Knowledge of pharmaceutical and medical terminology.
6. Sensitive to the needs of underrepresented minority populations.

Desired Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in area relevant to the position