Responsibilities

• Translate complex scientific and research information into clear, engaging, plain-language content for public, participant, community, and professional audiences.
• Develop and edit communications highlighting research studies, scientific findings, publications, investigator expertise, research participation opportunities, community initiatives, and Center and Department accomplishments.
• Create participant- and community-facing research materials that support recruitment, engagement, education, and retention.
• Collaborate with faculty, investigators, research teams, and leadership to identify compelling research stories and communications opportunities while maintaining scientific accuracy and appropriate health literacy.
• Develop communications in accordance with applicable research protocols, IRB requirements, participant privacy and consent requirements, institutional policies, and University brand and communications standards.
• Develop and manage strategic content across Department and HAARC Center websites, social media platforms, newsletters, email communications, and other digital channels.
• Plan and maintain communications and social media calendars; write, edit, schedule, publish, and monitor content and audience engagement.
• Develop digital and print materials, including research recruitment materials, brochures, flyers, educational resources, presentations, signage, event materials, and other communications assets.
• Maintain website content and digital archives and support the development of photography, video, graphics, and other multimedia content.
• Coordinate professional photography and other creative services as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Bachelor's in communications, public relations, journalism, marketing, public health, or a related field, or in a related subject such as science or health communications.
• Experience in research communications, science communications, health communications, public health communications, academic research, or a related environment.
• Experience managing social media, websites, newsletters, email communications, or digital campaigns.
• Experience working within a university, academic research center, medical school, research institution, or health-focused organization preferred.
• Knowledge of web content management systems, email marketing platforms, social media management and analytics tools, and design platforms; experience with WordPress, Google Analytics, Canva, and Constant Contact.

Preferred

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and storytelling skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across teams and with a variety of stakeholders.
• Creative and strategic thinker with strong judgment, initiative, problem-solving skills, and the ability to identify communications opportunities.
• Ability to work independently with moderate guidance while remaining flexible and responsive to changing priorities.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment when communicating health and research information, including sensitivity to participant privacy, scientific accuracy, and institutional requirements.
• Basic photography/video/content-production ability.
• Familiarity with SEO/web content best practices.

Benefits

• The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.