Visiting Research Associate I - Cancer Center

Hiring Department: Research Labs

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1040886

Posting Close Date: May 16, 2026

Salary: The budgeted salary range for this position is $52,000.00 - $56,000.00 annualy. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

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 over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

This position conducts research by preparing literature reviews and assisting with the collection, entering, coding and cleaning of data and descriptive results.

Duties & Responsibilities

- Perform surveys, interviews, observations or uses other methods according to established research protocols.
- Prepare data for analysis and execute details of studies. Perform analysis and document results.
- May conduct literature searches.
- Order study supplies and maintain inventories.
- Assist with data collection, coding, and data cleaning, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and integrity of research datasets.
- Coordinate study logistics and research documentation, supporting project workflow, protocol adherence, and regulatory compliance.
- Perform experimental procedures and advanced data analysis, and support lab organization and maintenance to ensure efficient research operations.
- Maintain detailed records of results and prepare written reports.
- Maintain and process required paperwork.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field required.
• Knowledge of fundamental research concepts, practices and procedures.
• Entry level knowledge of research methods.
  
  
  
  

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position conducts research by preparing literature reviews and assisting with the collection, entering, coding and cleaning of data and descriptive results. Duties & Responsibilities - Perform surveys, interviews, observations or uses other methods according to established research protocols. - Prepare data for analysis and execute details of studies. Perform analysis and document results. - May conduct literature searches. - Order study supplies and maintain inventories. - Assist with data collection, coding, and data cleaning, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and integrity of research datasets. - Coordinate study logistics and research documentation, supporting project workflow, protocol adherence, and regulatory compliance. - Perform experimental procedures and advanced data analysis, and support lab organization and maintenance to ensure efficient research operations. - Maintain detailed records of results and prepare written reports. - Maintain and process required paperwork. - Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications. Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field required. Knowledge of fundamental research concepts, practices and procedures. Entry level knowledge of research methods.

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