Research associate - data collection
Hiring Department : Health Policy and Administration
Location : Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID : 1038011 Posting Close Date : November 16, 2025 Salary: The budgeted salary range for this position is $24.00 - $27.00/hour. 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 U.S. Food Policy Evaluation Project team, housed in the Division of Healthy Policy and Administration at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health (SPH), is accepting applications to fill up to 5 positions for hourly Research Associate II roles (4-6 month positions). The successful candidates will join a multi-disciplinary research team conducting evaluation studies of nutrition policies. Research Duties & Responsibilities- Prepare and mail study materials to incoming study participants.
- Communicate with assigned study participants and track progress within the study.
- Collect and process receipt data from participants and conduct quality checks, following up with participants when necessary.
- Conduct data coding using established research protocols.
- Conduct other tasks to support the research team including but not limited to conducting literature reviews, formatting documents, and preparing materials to support presentations.
- Maintain detailed record of tasks and provide weekly project updates around timeline, deliverables, and challenges to supervisor.
- Maintain and process required paperwork.
- Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field required.
- A minimum of one year related research experience.
- Knowledge of research concepts, practices and procedures.
- Spanish language proficiency (bilingual)
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Current CITI Training certification.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., Word and Excel).
- Proficient with software databases used for storage and reporting (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics).
- Experience working in research and evaluation, particularly with data collection and coding.
- Familiarity with nutrition and food policy and related health outcomes.
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