Research Associate ; GIS Technician

Overview

Research Associate I (GIS Technician)

Hiring Department:
Department of Pediatrics

Location:

Chicago, IL USA

Requisition

Posting Close Date: 02.15.2026

The budgeted salary range for the position is $40,000 to $50,000. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints.

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 and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an AANAPISI, and an HSI. Through its 16 colleges, UIC offers multidisciplinary programs in partnership with civic, corporate and community entities, including health sciences. UIC emphasizes cutting-edge research and student success.

The Department of Pediatrics provides comprehensive family-centered health care to all children, multi-level professional education, and advocacy for children. Our diverse medical teams bring the latest advancements to patient care, research, and teaching. The Children s Environmental Health Initiative (CEHI) at UIC is seeking to fill a Research Associate I (GIS Technician) position.

The Children s Environmental Health Initiative (CEHI) is a research, education, and outreach program focused on fostering environments where all people can prosper. This position contributes to research by assisting with the collection, entry, and curation of spatial data and descriptive results. It provides support to spatially based research projects and a geospatial training program. It also helps maintain CEHI s databases and requirements related to research productivity.

• Technical support for GIS related research projects
• Data processing (e.g., geocoding)
• Dataset management
• Participate in other duties and related projects as assigned
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned

• Bachelor s degree in related field.
• A minimum of one year related research experience (including part-time research assistantship).
• Entry level knowledge of research concepts, practices and procedures.
• Experience batch geocoding large datasets
• Ability to write technical documents and research reports.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment; meet deadlines in a fast-paced multitasking environment.
• Excellent written, visual, and verbal communication skills

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 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 view the 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.