Senior Remote Research Ops & Strategy Specialist

Becker Friedman Institute of Economics at the University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work from home option

Job summary

The Lindau Lab at The University of Chicago, part of Becker Friedman Institute of Economics, seeks a capable operations professional to support research projects and programmatic activities in Chicago, IL. This role emphasizes grant operations, budget planning, and strategic execution within a multi-disciplinary team.

Remote work from home in Chicago is permitted. The position requires 2–5 years in a related field, a masters-level education is preferred, and a strong background in project

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Masters degree preferred.
• 2–5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Experience in identifying, developing and writing funding proposals.

Responsibilities

• Execute the Lindau Lab’s grant operations plan and help meet deliverables.
• Oversee lab space, facilities, equipment, purchasing, and HR activities.
• Develop and manage web and digital content for dissemination.
• Assist leadership in community-engaged research strategies.
• Build partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Present operational, scientific and programmatic findings publicly.

Skills

Management experience

Grant writing

Project management

Research environment

Communication skills

Education

Masters degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Adobe

Job description

The Lindau Lab at The University of Chicago, part of Becker Friedman Institute of Economics, seeks a capable operations professional to support research projects and programmatic activities in Chicago, IL. This role emphasizes grant operations, budget planning, and strategic execution within a multi-disciplinary team.

Remote work from home in Chicago is permitted. The position requires 2–5 years in a related field, a masters-level education is preferred, and a strong background in project