Research Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Global Practice Architect, Infrastructure III, Google Cloud

Company: Google

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 06, 2025

You will orchestrate across numerous contributing teams including solutions, services, partners, product engineering, marketing, and GTM stakeholder…

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Company: Stratton Group LLC

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Posted Aug 06, 2025

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Marketing Director - Personal Injury experience

Company: Zentech Consulting

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 06, 2025

Identify and develop new business opportunities within the legal industry. Your ability to understand what drives consumer decisions and translate that into…

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Staff Data Scientist

Company: The University of Chicago

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 05, 2025

Serving as a reference for staff, faculty members, and Gen3 users as technical subject matter expert by applying principles of data science to define and scope…

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Manager, Project Manager - Community Impact and Investment Market Engagement

Company: Capital One

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 07, 2025

Capital One will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding…

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Senior Consultant 1, Analytics, Insights, Report, A&T - DA Analytics

Company: Deloitte

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 06, 2025

Supervise day to day operations, set up processes for delivery including technical/functional documentation, scope of work, resource planning, design,…

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Registered Nurse

Company: Northwestern Medicine

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 05, 2025

Current State of Illinois, Registered Professional Nurse license. Based on the NMH framework for practice, the registered professional clinical nurse (RN) is…

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Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery/Neurotologist

Company: University of Illinois Chicago

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Posted Aug 06, 2025

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Maintenance Electrician

Company: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 06, 2025

Maintains a valid driver s license and safe driving record. Working knowledge of building and life safety codes with specific knowledge of city, state and…

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Assistant/Associate/ Professor of Otology

Company: University of Illinois Chicago

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Posted Aug 06, 2025

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Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine: Interventional Pulmonary Clinician-Educator

Company: Northwestern University

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Posted Aug 06, 2025

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UI Health - Extra Help Staff Nurse I - 8W Sickle Cell Clinic

Company: University of Illinois

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 05, 2025

Engages and obtains information from patient and/or family to develop an appropriate patient educational plan.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges for research positions by seniority?
Entry‑level research scientists and data analysts earn $70,000‑$90,000 annually, with variations by industry. Mid‑level roles (2‑5 years experience) range $90,000‑$120,000. Senior researchers, principal investigators, or AI lead scientists command $120,000‑$160,000 plus equity or grant‑based bonuses.
What skills and certifications are most valued in research roles?
Key skills include statistical programming in Python or R, SQL for data querying, machine‑learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch), laboratory software (LabVIEW, Benchling), and version control (Git). Certifications that boost prospects are TensorFlow Developer, AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty, Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer, and CLIA‑certified lab technician credentials for clinical research.
Can research jobs be performed remotely?
Approximately 60% of research listings now offer full‑remote or hybrid schedules, especially in AI, data science, and UX research. Lab‑based roles typically require on‑site presence, but many institutions provide remote data‑analysis and simulation positions.
What are common career progression paths in research?
Typical progression starts with Research Assistant → Research Scientist → Senior Scientist → Lead or Principal Investigator → Director of Research or R

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