Research Operations & Strategy Specialist (Hybrid/Remote)

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago’s Lindau Lab seeks a Sr. Specialist, Research Operations and Strategy to support grant operations, budgeting, partnerships and dissemination of research findings. You will work with a cross-disciplinary team to ensure compliance and advance programmatic goals across multiple initiatives.

Hybrid work in Chicago, IL, with a 40-hour work week. The role emphasizes strong project management, federal funding experience, and excellent communication to coordinate with internal

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of related work experience.
• Evidence in writing federal and other funding proposals.
• Experience managing research projects and personnel.
• Experience in a research environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute Lindau Lab grant operations and strategic plans.
• Oversee lab space, facilities, equipment, purchasing, HR activities.
• Develop and manage digital content and dissemination.
• Plan budgets and multi-year forecasts; support grant budgets.

Skills

Research personnel management

Funding proposals

Project management

Research environment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The University of Chicago’s Lindau Lab seeks a Sr. Specialist, Research Operations and Strategy to support grant operations, budgeting, partnerships and dissemination of research findings. You will work with a cross-disciplinary team to ensure compliance and advance programmatic goals across multiple initiatives.

Hybrid work in Chicago, IL, with a 40-hour work week. The role emphasizes strong project management, federal funding experience, and excellent communication to coordinate with internal