Research Associate ; GIS Technician

Research Associate I (GIS Technician)

Search extended to 07.15.2026

Hiring Department: Department of Pediatrics

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition : 1038945

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.

The Department of Pediatrics provides comprehensive family-centered health care to all children, engaging in clinical, research, and teaching activities.

The Children's Environmental Health Initiative (CEHI) is a research, education, and outreach program committed to 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 supports a series of spatially based research projects and a geospatial training program, helping maintain databases and related requirements related to CEHI's 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 a related field.
• A minimum of one year related research experience (including part-time research assistantship experience).
• 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 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.

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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.