Senior Research Specialist (CACHET)

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
Feb 27, 2026
Senior Research Specialist (CACHET) Senior Research Specialist (CACHET) Hiring Department: Epidemiology and Biostatistics Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1039551 Posting Close Date: March 2, 2026 Salary: The wage for this position is $80,000.00 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 will oversee the coordination, operational management, and administrative functions of the Center's Cores, Pilot Project Program, EnviroReport, Annual Meetings and Seminar Series. The position will ensure effective execution of grant activities by managing workflows, maintaining cross core communication, supporting compliance with NIH requirements, and overseeing documentation and reporting processes. Responsibilities will include developing organizational systems, coordinate review and funding processes, and supporting investigators, trainees, and leadership to advance CACHET's scientific and programmatic goals. Additionally, the position will also oversee community engagement and outreach activities associated with EnviroReport and manage the invitation, scheduling, and coordination of speakers for the CACHET Monthly Seminar Series and Annual Meetings. Duties & Responsibilities Lead day to day administrative and operational management of CACHET, including planning, coordination, timelines, cross core alignment, and monitoring progress toward grant milestones. Along with the scheduling and execution of the Annual Meetings (Annual Retreat, Internal Board Meetings & External Advisory Board meetings). Oversee administrative and research support for all Cores by organizing materials, coordinating information flow, and ensuring Core leads have the documentation, communication structures, and resources needed to meet center objectives. Manage the full lifecycle of the Pilot Project Program, including application dissemination, reviewer coordination, scoring and selection processes, award documentation, timeline tracking, and compliance with NIH and institutional requirements. Develop and maintain organized systems for tracking center activities; collect and synthesize updates from Cores and Pilot PIs; and support preparation of NIH progress reports, internal summaries, and leadership briefings. Lead outreach efforts related to EnviroReport, including communication planning, dissemination, and follow up workflows. Manage the invitation, scheduling, and coordination of speakers for the Monthly Seminar Series and ensure seamless execution of all program logistics. Coordinating the work of lower level staff. Guide, train and advise lower level researchers and students on techniques, methods and procedures. Plan, assign and review work of staff to ensure that group objectives are met. Hire, train, develop and manage staff to ensure that a qualified staff exists to meet group objectives. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in social science or related field required. Master's degree in social science preferred. A minimum of 5 years related research experience. Possesses and applies advanced knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods Preferred Qualifications The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation 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. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/19210?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. 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