Visiting Research Specialist - Center Research Women & Gender

Visiting Research Specialist - Center for Research on Women & Gender

Location:

Chicago, IL USA

Hiring Department:
Center for Research on Women & Gender

Requisition

Posting Close Date: 7/15/2026

Salary: $55,000 to $70,000.

This position contributes to the design and delivery of research projects and collaborates with researchers to develop, execute, and interpret research projects. Performs complex data collection and study methods.

• Collaborate with Principal Investigator and researchers to develop objectives and design of abortion training program and evaluation.
• Identify and facilitate clinical training site placements for Radiant Fellows, working with clinic administrators and university officials to develop appropriate protocols, contracts and compensation mechanisms.
• Lead coordination of Radiant training day activities, setting up equipment, supporting procurement, facilitating communication with speakers and fellows, ensuring program activities run smoothly.
• Formulate and conduct research studies and analyses. Perform complex data collection and study methods. Analyze and evaluate research results.
• Develop relationships with new community partners in the abortion community across the state to support mission of trauma‑informed, comprehensive, gender‑affirming abortion healthcare delivery.
• 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 investigators 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.

• Master’s degree in public health, social science, or related field required.
• A minimum of 3 years related research experience.
• A minimum of 5 years experience with abortion care delivery.
• Possesses and applies advanced knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods.

This position is eligible for benefits, including 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 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.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation.

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.