Visiting Research Specialist - CS (Dillenburg)

University of Illinois Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Illinois Chicago seeks a Research Scientist in the Computer Science department in Chicago, IL to contribute to design and delivery of research projects, performing complex lab and data collection techniques. You will collaborate with principal investigators, develop advanced protocols, analyze data, support publications and grants, and mentor junior researchers and students.

This is a full-time on-site role with opportunities to advance AI and ML in transportation systems and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related field required; Master’s preferred.
• Minimum 3 years related research experience.
• Knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods.
• Proficient in specific lab research techniques.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with principal investigator to develop objectives and design research projects.
• Conduct scientific experiments and complex data collection; analyze results.
• Replicate, refine and add new research approaches as needed.
• Develop and write advanced experimental protocols.
• Monitor project developments; propose and implement changes.
• Assist in preparing results for publications, grants, and presentations.
• Guide and advise lower level researchers and students on techniques.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects.

Skills

Research experience

Lab techniques

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or related field

Master’s degree in science

Job description

Hiring Department: Computer Science

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1042690

Salary: The wage for this position is $69,245.00

Posting Close Date: Friday, October 30, 2026

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.

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.

Position Summary

This position contributes to the design and delivery of research projects and collaborates with researchers to develop, execute and interpret research projects. Performs complex laboratory and data collection techniques.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Principle Investigator and researchers to develop objectives and design of research projects and proposals.
• Formulate and conduct scientific experiments and analyses. Performs complex data collection and laboratory techniques. Analyze and evaluate test and research results.
• Replicate, refine and add new research approaches based on project needs. Test, customize and implement new methods, procedures and techniques.
• Develop and write advanced, comprehensive experimental protocols.
• Monitor project developments on an ongoing basis. Propose and implement changes as needed.
• Contribute material, prepare results and assist in the writing of research findings for publications, papers, presentations, grants, and other documents for publication.
• Assist principal investigator in grant and manuscript submission.
• Guide, train and advise lower level researchers and students on techniques, methods, procedures.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
• DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES
• Research
• Develop objectives and design of research and data collection procedures. Conceptualize, initiate and execute research goals for project.
• Conduct and coordinate advanced research experiments. Analyze and interpret data and results and refine experimental design.
• Develop and write advanced experimental protocols
• Evaluate current developments and research findings to determine their potential applicability to research projects.
• Replicate, refine and add/develop new research approaches based on project needs. Advise on new direction for research based on experimental results.
• Communications
• Monitor project developments on an ongoing basis and implement changes as needed.
• Prepare, organize and communicate research results. Write papers, grants, and other documents for publication based on research findings.
• Author and co-author articles for publication and present at scientific symposia and conferences.
• Staff Management
• May act as supervisor or team lead in directing and coordinating the work of lower level staff/students. Guide, train and advise lower-level researchers and students on techniques, methods and procedures.
• Plan, assign and review work of staff/students to ensure that group objectives are met. Hire, train, develop and manage staff/students to ensure that a qualified staff exists to meet group objectives.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science or related field required. Master’s degree in science preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years related research experience.
• Possesses and applies comprehensive knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods.
• Proficient in specific lab research techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of one-year related research experience with Intelligent Transportation Systems, machine learning, app development, data collection, and data analysis.
• Possess and applies advanced knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices and methods.
• Proficient in specific lab research techniques.

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.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

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.