Visiting Research Associate-Jane Addams College of Social Work (UIC)

Hiring Department: Jane Addams College of Social Work

Location: Chicago, IL, USA

Requisition ID: 1036249

Posting Close Date: October 17, 2025

Salary: The budgeted salary range for the position is $45,000 to $58,000.

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. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

Position Summary

This position involves assisting with a range of research support tasks (participant payments, scheduling, data collection, and data reporting) for a behavioral health workforce development and education center at the University of Illinois Chicago. The center is focused on developing and providing training for behavioral health workers in Illinois and will engage community partners and behavioral health providers to plan, implement, and evaluate training initiatives. The research associate will assist with data collection from workgroups, meeting planning, stipend processing, and other tasks as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities

Perform surveys, interviews, observations, or use other methods according to established research protocols, including the collection of data on participants and behavioral health provider needs.

Prepare data for analysis and execute the details of studies. Perform analysis and document results.

Conduct literature searches.

Assistance with entering and formatting surveys in online platforms.

Coordinate and track participant stipend payment

Order study supplies and maintain inventories.

Support outreach to provider groups and community members, and schedule focus groups and workgroups.

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, public health, or related field required.

Knowledge of fundamental research concepts, practices, and procedures.

Entry-level knowledge of research methods.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Some business coursework or advanced research coursework

Strong quantitative skills and knowledge of commonly used spreadsheet programs.

Please submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, a transcript, and the names and addresses of three references.

Please apply here: https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/17008?c=uic

Applications should be received by October 7, 2025, for fullest consideration.

The Job search closes on October 17, 2025.

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