Research Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Ambulatory RN 2 - Allergy/Immunology Clinic

Company: Rush University Medical Center

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 08, 2025

Current license and credentials by the state they are assigned. 6.Utilizes evidence-based ambulatory care nursing interventions during clinical visits,…

Data Scientist 1

Company: PayPal

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 01, 2025

We enable consumers to exchange funds more safely with merchants using a variety of funding sources, which may include a bank account, a PayPal or Venmo account…

Tax Senior - Financial Services Organization - State and Local Tax - Real Estate

Company: EY

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 20, 2025

A CPA certification, or good standing as a member of a state bar. Staying abreast of state & local tax developments and work to develop new and innovative…

Associate Director, Brand Strategy

Company: The University of Chicago

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 14, 2025

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. Working alongside the Senior Director of Brand, develops and refines strategic…

Sr. Manager Partner Marketing

Company: Ursus, Inc.

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted May 13, 2025

8+ years global partner marketing experience in the B2B tech sector driving partner marketing pipeline and supporting revenue growth.

Manager, Ontology & Data Modeling

Company: Capital One

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 22, 2025

Understand and leverage technology and end-state architecture vision in partnership with Technology, Machine Learning, and other Capital One teams to support…

Research Data Scientist

Company: The University of Chicago

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Apr 30, 2025

Background in research-related work in economics, climate science, data science, computer science, or a similar quantitative field is highly desirable.

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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