Research Scientist - College of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering

University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is seeking a Research Scientist in the College of Engineering. This role involves creating research proposals, supervising other staff, and contributing to scientific publications. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD and have substantial experience in research and grant writing, making a significant impact in the emerging field of Biomedical Engineering.

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision coverage

Life and Disability insurance

Paid leave

Tuition waivers

Qualifications

• PhD required with at least 5 years of research experience.
• Must have experience in grant and manuscript writing.

Responsibilities

• Identify research gaps and funding opportunities.
• Write and edit research proposals and manuscripts.
• Supervise and train research staff.

Skills

Research experience

Grant writing

Scientific writing

Education

PhD in Engineering or related field

Job description

Research Scientist - College of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering

Research Scientist - College of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering

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Hiring Department: College of Engineering, Biomedical Engineering

Location: Chicago IL

Requisition ID: 1033938

Posting Close Date: June 10, 2025

Salary: 100,000-120,000

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.

Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

Position Summary

This position will provide key scientific and systems support to the dean of the College of Engineering in the development and preparation of research. This will entail working with teams of PhD-level researchers and staff to conceptualize and draft research proposals. This position will also help craft research protocols. Recruit, supervise, and/or train other research staff or students.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Help identify scientific gaps and link with high yield high value funding opportunities.
• Promote research opportunities to leadership and engage researchers to conceptualize and develop responsive grant applications.
• Write, edit, and proofread research proposals, including research strategy components and supporting documents (biosketches, letters of support, institutional documents).
• Write, edit, and proofread manuscripts and scientific abstracts (with potential role as lead or co-author) for peer-reviewed journals and professional research meetings in compliance with protocols for animal and human subjects.
• Prepare figures from existing data. Make charts, tables, and graphs from numeric data.
• Design diagrams to conceptualize ideas and assemble panels into figures.
• Work directly with principal investigators, sponsor investigators, industry sponsors, and research administration to develop research protocols.
• Develop and maintain research records, grant information, research notes, and resource utilization.
• Plan, assign, and review staff work to ensure that sponsor and research objectives are met. Hire, train, develop, and manage research staff or students as needed.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in Engineering or closely related field
• A minimum of 5 years of research experience
• Grant and manuscript writing experience
  
  

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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