Research Jobs in Chicago, IL

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Systems Administrator- Indexes

Company: Center for Research in Security Prices (CRSP)

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 04, 2024

The Systems Administrator Indexes is responsible for supporting monitoring and maintaining system environments for CRSP LLC, including operational support of virtual environments, server software infrastructure, and participating in project efforts.

Senior Carrier Sales Representative

Company: Arrive Logistics

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 07, 2024

Arrive Logistics is a leading transportation and technology company seeking an experienced Carrier Sales Representative to establish and grow relationships with trucking companies. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of experience in carrier sales or brokering, is personable, hardworking, and resourceful, with a strong work ethic and ability to build relationships.

Customer Success Operations Manager

Company: Kalderos

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 08, 2024

Kalderos is seeking a Customer Success Operations Manager to provide expertise in data analysis, extraction, and quality control to educate and inform the Customer Success Team, Covered Entity Team, and other Commercial teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data analysis, experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerQuery, and SQL, and a passion for data and its ability to drive business decisions.

Quantitative Researcher - D1

Company: Akuna Capital

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 05, 2024

Akuna Capital is a trading firm that specializes in providing liquidity as an options marketmaker. They are looking for Quantitative Researchers to join their Delta One team to create trading strategies and improve performance. The ideal candidate has a BSMSPHD degree, programming skills, and experience trading futures and equities.

Strategist

Company: GumGum

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 08, 2024

GumGum is a contextual-first digital advertising platform that uses AI technology to serve relevant ads without personal data. The Strategist role is responsible for partnering with Sales to achieve regional revenue goals, preparing proposals, and prioritizing competing response demands.

Consultant, Higher Education

Company: Strata Decision Technology

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 05, 2024

As a Software Implementation Consultant, you will lead software implementation projects with higher education and K12 clients, develop client relationships, and provide advisory services to help clients use software products effectively. Requirements include 35+ years of experience in a consulting or finance-related role, handson financial experience, and excellent communication and analytical skills.

Management and Program Analyst

Company: Department of Homeland Security - Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency

Location: Chicago, Illinois Chicago, Illinois

Posted Jul 04, 2024

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is seeking a Data Analyst to assist in the development and administration of databases and data management systems. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 or GS-12 grade level, performing duties such as assisting in the development or administration of databases and data management systems, examining data from multiple sources, and designing and implementing algorithms and processes for complex data sets.

Director, Cost Accounting

Company: Green Thumb

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 08, 2024

The Director of Cost Accounting will perform financial analytical and control tasks to support centralized cost accounting processes, partnering with teams across the organization to ensure consistent and standardized cost accounting processes. The role requires strong business acumen, technical accounting skills, and ability to work independently or among teams.

Associate Principal, Software Engineering: DevOps

Company: OCC

Location: Chicago, IL

Posted Jul 08, 2024

The selected individual will join the Devops team to support the development efforts of the OCC Clearing Development, enabling development teams to self-service build and deployment processes through process automation, and supporting the maintenance and configuration of development environments in Kubernetes and AWS.

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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