Visiting Research Coordinator - Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers for employees and/or;.

Job summary

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign is seeking a full-time Academic Professional to support a research project.Responsibilities include data collection, participant contact, recruitment, and data entry, with travel to participants’ homes and local clinics as needed.

Additional duties include collecting biospecimens, data management, and developing training materials. Strong organization and communication skills are required; a valid driver’s license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (psychology, community or public health, nursing, social work etc.).
• Experience interacting with women, parents or the public.
• Experience with infants and young children.
• Solid computer skills, MS Office.
• CITI Human Subject trainings.
• Valid driver's license.
• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience conducting interviews (phone/in-person).
• Experience with human subjects research.
• Experience managing databases.
• Phlebotomy training and license.

Responsibilities

• Perform cognitive and physical assessments of newborns, older infants and preschool-age children.
• Conduct interviews and collect biological specimens.
• Drive to participants' homes, clinics and hospitals as needed.
• Data entry and participant tracking/re-consent.
• Develop and strengthen research protocols and training materials.
• Administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Data collection

Participant contact

Recruitment

MS Office

Databases

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Driver's license

Phlebotomy training

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or related field

Master's degree in psychology or related field

CITI trainings

Valid driver's license

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology

Job Summary

Support the overall research project through data collection, participant contact and recruitment. Support other research needs, such as data entry, specimen collection and processing.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform cognitive and physical assessments of newborns, older infants and preschool-age children. Conduct interviews and collect biological specimens. This includes driving to participants’ homes, local prenatal clinics and hospitals and working and/or being on-call during weekday evenings and on weekends as needed.
• Data entry.
• Participant tracking and re-consent of participants for additional aspects of the study; maintain accurate participant contact records.
• Collect, process and organize human biospecimens.
• Develop and strengthen research protocols and training materials.
• Other duties as assigned and needed, including administrative tasks.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Lifting files, folders and other study materials up to 20 pounds as needed.

Work Schedule, Travel, or Other Job Expectations

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field (psychology, community or public health, nursing, social work etc.).
• Experience interacting and communicating with women, parents or other members of the public.
• Experience interacting with infants and young children.
• Solid computer skills, especially in utilizing programs in the MS Office suite.
• CITI Human Subject trainings.
• Valid driver's license.
• Master's degree in relevant field (psychology, community or public health, nursing, social work, etc.).
• Experience conducting interviews over the phone and in person.
• Experience with research involving human subjects.
• Experience managing and maintaining databases.
• Phlebotomy training and license.
• Attention to detail, careful observation and note taking, and strict adherence to protocol of procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow detailed directions.
• Must have own car to conduct interviews and assessments, and collect biological specimens at participants’ homes and local prenatal clinics and hospitals.
• Proficiency with commonly-employed software and databases.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the posting period closes. The salary range for this position is $50,000/year - $67,000/year. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements and budget constraints.

This position is not eligible for any type of sponsorship for work authorization.

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on November 6, 2026.

At the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign — the state’s flagship public university and one of the world’s leading research institutions — every staff member helps shape what’s next. Founded in 1867, Illinois is home to a vibrant community of 59,000 students from all 50 states and 129 countries, supported by 15 colleges and instructional units, more than 20 research institutes, and one of the most comprehensive student service ecosystems in the nation. Whether you’re empowering first-generation students, fueling breakthrough innovation, or strengthening communities across Illinois and beyond, your work here has a far-reaching and deeply meaningful impact. The university offers a highly competitive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and financial security. Join a top 10 public university that has launched over 330 startups and continues to redefine excellence — where the Illinois Value Proposition ensures that your contributions are recognized, your potential is nurtured, and your career can thrive.

Champaign-Urbana

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

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.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodation portal , or by contacting the Office for Access & Equity at 217-333-0885, option #1, or [e-mail] .