On behalf of:
Shital C. Shah, PhD
Assistant Professor
Dept. of Health Systems Management
1700 W Van Buren St 126 B
Chicago IL
Phone: 312-942-7926
Fax: 312-942-4957
Research Grant Specialist
Department of Emergency Medicine
Rush University Medical Center
Cook County Health and Hospital System
The Academic Department of Emergency Medicine at Rush that includes the clinical Departments of Emergency Medicine
at Rush University Medical Center and Cook County Hospital is seeking a Research and Grant Specialist.
The Research and Grant Specialist will be responsible for facilitating grant applications and research within the academic
Department of Emergency Medicine. In addition, the Research and Grants specialist will assist the faculty and residents
in writing grants, manuscripts, and abstracts. This position requires excellent writing skills and ongoing relationships with
grant-making institutions. The Research and Grants Specialist will work closely with the IRB of both hospitals to expedite
the approval of research projects. The individual selected will work collaboratively with the attending physicians within the
academic Department of Emergency Medicine and will participate in the academic development of the residents.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
• Develop individual grant proposals in accordance with each granting organization's preferences and follow
appropriate guidelines.
• Coordinate funding applications with Institutional Review Board protocols, applications, and approvals, as needed.
• Responsible for budget planning and forecasting.
• Responsible for maintaining a detailed database of all expenses to all funds using Grants Manager.
• Responsible for preparing accurate up-to-date financial reports on the status of assigned funds.
• Participate in resident journal clubs and teaching sessions.
• Provide support to aid the post-manuscript acceptance phase.
Job Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree required; Master's or above preferred.
• At least 3 years of experience in grant-writing with a successful track record in writing and obtaining grants from a
variety of funding sources, required.
• Familiar with organizations that award grants, identify likely funding sources for specific projects and programs.
• Experience in the area of grant-writing for hospital and/or university research projects, preferred.
• Strong computer skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point, required.
• Strong analytical ability required. Must be able to provide and use statistical concepts with regard to financial and
budgetary procedures.
• Knowledge of all accounting functions is essential.
• Organizational and project management skills required.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills required.
To apply for this position:
Apply online at www.Rush.edu and click on the tab "work at Rush". Proceed to login under "I am a new candidate" and
begin the application process for the available position.