Research Associate I, Sustainability Partnerships

UIC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid time Off

Tuition waivers for employees and deps

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Energy Resources Center seeks an entry-level Research Associate I to support nationwide pollinator habitat conservation agreements within the Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group. The role emphasizes sustainability, coordination with transportation and utility partners, and data-driven research support.

Ideal candidates have a passion for conservation and are prepared to assist with meetings, data analyses, and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in social science or related field.
• Knowledge of research concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Experience in biology, environmental compliance, wildlife ecology, energy or transportation infrastructure, or sustainability.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 Office and Google Workspace platforms.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical reviews of program applications, implementation plans, and other documentation provided by program partners.
• Contribute to the design and delivery of research projects and collaborates with researchers to develop, execute, and interpret research results.
• Perform complex data collection and analysis techniques.
• Assist with planning and organizing meetings and webinars, including scheduling, preparing agendas and presentations, and note-taking.
• Assist with partner coordination and outreach, including managing task forces, direct communications, document control, and other tracking activities.
• Perform independent literature reviews or background research to become familiar with technical knowledge needed for this role.
• Perform other related administrative or research tasks as needed.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Oral & written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in social science or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365 Office

Google Workspace

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

R

Adobe Illustrator

Canva

Job description

University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Energy Resources Center seeks an entry-level Research Associate I to support nationwide pollinator habitat conservation agreements within the Rights-of-Way as Habitat Working Group. The role emphasizes sustainability, coordination with transportation and utility partners, and data-driven research support.

Ideal candidates have a passion for conservation and are prepared to assist with meetings, data analyses, and documentation.