Research Associate Department of Biobehavioral Nursing Science

Chicago, IL, United States

1043164

Posted on: 10/2/2026 - Final date to receive applications: 1/15/2027

Research Associate I (Hourly) - Department of Biobehavioral Nursing Science

Hiring Department:
Biobehavioral Nursing Science

Location:

Chicago, IL USA

Requisition

Salary:
The budgeted salary range for the position is $23.00/hour - $30.00/hour.

Posting Close Date: 01/15/2027

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.

The ROCKS Research Team is seeking a motivated Research Associate I to support recruitment and administrative tasks for a behavioral research study. The Research Associate I will work under the supervision of Dr. Li-Ting Longcoy and will work as part of a team.

Location:

UIC College of Nursing
845 S. Damen Ave
Chicago, IL 60612

Position Summary
This position conducts research by preparing literature reviews and assisting with the collection, entering, coding and cleaning of data and descriptive results.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform surveys, interviews, observations or uses other methods according to established research protocols.
• Prepare data for analysis and execute details of studies. Perform analysis and document results.
• May conduct literature searches.
• Order study supplies and maintain inventories.
• Maintain detailed records of results and prepare written reports.
• Maintain and process required paperwork.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
• DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES
• Recruit study participants in inpatient and outpatient clinical settings and provide weekly progress reports on recruitment and study activities.
• Administer research surveys and assist with study data collection, entry, and management.
• Contact study participants to schedule and conduct intervention sessions, deliver the study intervention according to the established protocol, and maintain timely and professional communication with participants throughout the study period.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field required.
• Knowledge of fundamental research concepts, practices and procedures.
• Entry level knowledge of research methods.

Research Associate I (Hourly) - Department of Biobehavioral Nursing Science

Hiring Department:
Biobehavioral Nursing Science

Location:

Chicago, IL USA

Requisition

Salary:
The budgeted salary range for the position is $23.00/hour - $30.00/hour.

Posting Close Date: 01/15/2027

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…