VISITING SENIOR RESEARCH SPECIALIST

Visiting Senior Research Specialist

Hiring Department : Emergency Medicine

Location : 808 S. Wood, Chicago, IL

Requisition ID :1037778

Posting Close Date : 1/20/2026

Salary: The budgeted base salary range is $110,000-130,000,commensurate with qualifications and experience, and aligned with internalequity.

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.

The Department of Emergency Medicine is searching fora full time Visiting Senior Research Specialist position to work with ProjectHEAL and the Center for Health Access as the Director of Data Science, MachineLearning and AI and be responsible for the research, design, development, andmaintenance of advanced software systems that contribute to clinical research and qualityimprovement projects by leveraging statistical methods, machine learningalgorithms, and data visualization techniques.

Requires a bachelor's degree in computer scienceor related field, 5 years of experience in software design & developmentemploying Python, R, Tableau, MySQL, WordPress, Java, JavaScript, HTML, CSS,PHP, object-oriented programming, and data-driven design methodologies. Experiencewith internet technologies and artificial intelligence (AI) softwaredevelopment is also required. Familiarity with mobile technologies &development and administration of distributed systems is preferred.

Strongly prefer a candidate with a thoroughknowledge of research data practices, methods, principles, and techniques usedin patient-oriented clinical research, including experience with UICinformation technology research infrastructures, e.g. REDCap, UIC AdvancedCyberinfrastructure for Education and Research (ACER), Azure SCE, UIC IRB andUI Health data regulations and policies.

This role will collaborate closely with principalinvestigators, clinicians and researchers to translate data insights intoactionable strategies for better decision-making within the emergencydepartment, particularly as it relates to social emergency medicine initiatives.

Must be capable of understanding,developing, communicating, and expressing ideas in nontechnical terms with researchand clinician colleagues. Desire a candidate with excellent interpersonal,verbal and writing skills to work within a team of other researchers, developers,project sponsors, and operations staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

Current University of Illinois employee
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field of study
5 years of experience in database/software development and 3 years of experience in health-related research
Proficiency with applications such as REDCap (particularly use of APIs), Tableau, SQL, Python, and SPSS/SAS/or R.
Advanced knowledge of machine learning and AI systems and development

Preferred qualifications:

Master's degree in data science, machine learning and AI or a related field involving research methodology and statistical analysis.
Advanced knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods.
Experience with REDCap advanced logic and data piping and experience working with the UIC Advanced Cyberinfrastructure for Education and Research (ACER) and cloud-based systems utilized by UIC, such as Azure SCE.
Training and in-depth knowledge of UIC IRB and UI Health data regulations and policies and familiarity with University of Illinois system machine learning and AI governance.
Prior data management experience in NIH/PCORI funded health studies preferred.

For fullestconsideration, applications must be received by January 20, 2026. Pleasecomplete the online application at UICJOBS

The University ofIllinois is the largest University in the Chicago area. With several nationallyranked health sciences schools, we offer an unprecedented opportunity formulti-disciplinary care, education and research.

The University ofIllinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer,dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic facultyand staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment. Weare committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color,national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity,Veteran or disability status.

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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.