Visiting Senior Research Scientist - Center Research Women & Gender

Visiting Senior Research Scientist – Center for Research on Women & Gender

Hiring Department
:
Center for Research on Women & Gender

Location
:
Chicago, IL USA

Requisition : 1041509

Posting Close Date
: 7/15/2026

Salary
: $95,000 to $100,000.

Benefits
:
Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off, Tuition Waivers for employees and dependents.

The Senior Research Scientist is responsible for the development and conduct of CRWG research. This role must be able to design, fund, and implement reproductive health research and solve problems independently as well as assist junior colleagues in the lab. The precise nature of the projects will vary according to the evolving direction of CRWG, but will encompass challenges in sexual and reproductive health research.

• Develop new research questions by reviewing relevant scientific literature and attending key seminars and scientific meetings.
• Develop and/or learn new methodological and analytical techniques as needed and teach these techniques to others in the Center.
• Troubleshoot problems in existing CRWG research projects, assisting everyone with their research.
• Perform research independently, meeting the mutually determined deadlines for data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Prepare draft manuscripts and presentations for meetings and scientific conferences.
• Prepare grant proposals and serve as principal investigator (PI) or co-principal investigator (Co-PI) on various research projects, including those in which others are the PI.
• Perform other relevant duties and special projects as required for scientific excellence in the research program.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.

• Doctorate in Public Health, Nursing, or a related social science discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in abortion research with relevant publications.
• Effective interpersonal skills required for interactions with physicians, nurses, researchers and patients.
• Ability to lead research projects, mentor junior researchers and research staff in developing and managing research projects.

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.

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.