Research Specialist (Hourly) - Department of Disability and Human Development

Research Specialist (Hourly) - Department of Disability and Human Development

Hiring Department : Department of Disability and Human Development

Location : Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID : 1041454

Posting Close Date : July 1, 2026

Salary: The wage for this position is $31.03

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 not eligible for benefits.

Position Summary The Research Specialist (Hourly) will assist with developing a community mapping platform for Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) older adults and their care network to visualize and organize relevant services based on data collected from the community partner organizations. The project involves designing a GIS-based map, organizing and integrating collected data, and ensuring accessibility and usability for diverse audiences.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Principle Investigator and researchers to develop objectives and design of research projects and proposals.
• Formulate and conduct research studies and analyses. Performs complex data collection and study methods. Analyze and evaluate research results.
• Replicate, refine and add new research approaches based on project needs. Test, customize and implement new methods and procedures.
• Develop and write advanced, comprehensive protocols.
• Monitor project developments on an ongoing basis. Propose and implement changes as needed.
• Contribute material, prepare results and assist in the writing of research findings for publications, papers, presentations, grants, and other documents for publication.
• Assist principal investigator in grant and manuscript submission.
• Guide, train and advise lower level researchers and students on techniques, methods and procedures.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
• DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES
• Designing and organizing the mapping architecture for an interactive community resource locator map.
• Assisting with application development to ensure the platform functions seamlessly.
• Contributing to the platform’s web-based programming and coding features.
• Developing a tutorial for using the map and a companion table of resources for users with disabilities.
• 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 3 years related research experience.
• Possesses and applies advanced knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's level training in Computer Science.
• Prior experience with mapping applications or application architecture.
• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Skilled with using applications such as ArcGIS and Streamlit.
• Proficiency in web programming and coding for data visualization or mapping platforms

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.

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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.