Research Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Commercial Real Estate Analyst

Company: Marcus & Millichap

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 19, 2024

Marcus & Millichap Capital Corporation is seeking a capital markets analyst to support top producing commercial real estate debt and equity origination teams. The company provides commercial real estate capital markets financing solutions and is committed to being the best place to work.

Paid Social Analyst

Company: Accelerated Digital Media

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 22, 2024

The job posting is for a Paid Social Analyst at Accelerated Digital Media, a self-funded employee-owned digital marketing agency. The role involves executing paid social builds, providing performance readouts, and identifying opportunities for optimization. The company offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a supportive culture.

Technical Product Analyst - Global Technology Infrastructure & Operations

Company: McDonald’s Global Technology

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 19, 2024

The job description is for a Technical Product Analyst role in McDonald's Global Technology Infrastructure and Operations team. The role involves identifying trends and vulnerabilities in end-user applications, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring the security posture of end-user applications.

SEM Account Manager

Company: Accelerated Digital Media

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 22, 2024

Accelerated Digital Media is a self-funded employee-owned digital marketing agency seeking a talented and results-driven Account Manager to join their team. The company offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a range of benefits, including unlimited paid time off and company-sponsored events.

Consultant Software Engineer

Company: TXI

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 19, 2024

TXI is a company that values innovation, diversity, and inclusion. They are looking for a Software Engineer who can work independently and collaboratively to build products that make a meaningful impact. The company offers a range of benefits, including equitable pay, quality health insurance, and a remote work environment.

Paid Media Specialist

Company: Walker Sands

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 22, 2024

Walker Sands is seeking a Paid Media Specialist to support clients' paid media advertising and marketing programs. The company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcomes everyone to its team. The role involves setting up and managing paid media campaigns, conducting keyword research, and providing strategic recommendations.

Sr. Analyst Relations Manager

Company: Sphera

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 23, 2024

Sphera is a leading global provider of enterprise software and services that enables companies to manage and optimize their environmental health safety and sustainability. The company is a portfolio company of Blackstone and is looking to grow its market penetration across the world. Sphera is seeking a Sr Analyst Relations Manager to help scale and execute its analyst relations strategy.

Senior Paid Media Specialist

Company: Walker Sands

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 22, 2024

Walker Sands is seeking a Senior Paid Media Specialist to help support clients' paid media advertising and marketing programs. The company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcomes everyone to its team.

Senior Cloud Software Engineer

Company: Center for Research in Security Prices (CRSP)

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 21, 2024

CRSP is seeking a talented engineer to join their team and contribute to the development of a new state-of-the-art scalable distributed securities processing system and data warehouse. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in programming, particularly in Python, and experience with Azure cloud services.

Global Quantitative Strategies | Quantitative Research Engineer

Company: Citadel

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 19, 2024

The job description is for a Quantitative Research Engineer position at Citadel's Global Quantitative Strategies team. The team develops robust systems and applies advanced statistical and quantitative modeling techniques to identify and act on investment opportunities. The job requires a strong programming skills, experience in developing on a Linux stack, and strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Help Desk Technician

Company: Center for Research in Security Prices (CRSP)

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 19, 2024

The Help Desk Technician is responsible for providing high-touch support to internal clients, resolving issues, and escalating requests in a timely and accurate manner. The role requires excellent problem-solving skills, strong communication, and the ability to multitask.

Senior SEM Account Manager

Company: Accelerated Digital Media

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Oct 22, 2024

Accelerated Digital Media is seeking a Senior Account Manager to join their team of marketing experts. The role involves developing and executing strategic SEM campaigns to drive online visibility, website traffic, and conversions for clients. The company offers a competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a range of benefits.

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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