Postdoctoral Research Associate-Urban Transportati

at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States Job Description Postdoctoral Research Associate-Urban Transportation Center Postdoctoral Research Associate-Urban Transportation Center Hiring Department: Urban Transportation Center Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1035203 Posting Close Date: September 30, 2025 Salary: The budgeted salary range for this position is $50,000-$70,000. 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. Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. The Urban Transportation Center (UTC) was established as a UIC campus unit in 1979. The unit has a strong research, teaching and service history and a long-range strategic plan designed to position the UTC as the premier urban university center with a focus on transportation. Currently, the UTC is seeking up to three Post-Doctoral Research Associates at this time. While the application period will close on September 30, 2025, applicant screening will begin immediately and will continue until all positions are filled. The Postdoctoral Research Associate position is responsible for formulating and conducting research studies and analyses of research topics such as transit systems, transportation policy and evaluation, equity in transportation, involving new methods while also pursuing new funding opportunities by writing research proposals and serving as the researcher on funded grants at the direction of the Director, UTC, or other faculty/staff affiliated at UTC for many of the projects. The Postdoctoral Research Associate will also contribute to the writing of research findings in the form of technical reports, journal publications, and conference proceedings. Additional responsibilities will include the following: Manage and deliver on funded projects, interact with research sponsors, work with faculty, and supervision of student research. Serve as a liaison between the UTC Director and the students working at UTC. In doing so, the Post-doctoral Research Associate will also be responsible for training less skilled researchers on techniques, methods, and procedures. This position contributes to the design, management, and delivery of research projects in collaboration with other researchers, including faculty and graduate students. This includes qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and reporting on research results with minimal daily supervision. Duties & Responsibilities Collaborate with the UTC Director and Associate Director to develop objectives and design of research projects, data collection procedures, and grant proposals. Conceptualize, initiate, and execute research goals for projects. Formulate, coordinate, and conduct advanced research studies and analyses. Perform complex data collection and refine study design. Analyze and interpret data and evaluate research results. Develop and write advanced, comprehensive protocols. Monitor project development on an ongoing basis. Propose and implement changes as needed. Contribute material, prepare results, and assist in the... For full info follow application link. The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account