Grad - Research Development - OVCR
Listed on 2026-01-20
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Academic
Grad Hourly - Research Development - OVCR
Hiring Department
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Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
Location
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Chicago, IL USA
Requisition : 1039202
Posting Close Date
: 1/30/2026
Salary
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The hourly rate for this position is $31.03.
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.
This position is not eligible for benefits.
Position SummaryThe Office of Research Development seeks a Graduate Hourly – Research Development in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR). This is a fully remote, year‑round, part‑time position. This role will assist in identifying and cataloging research‑related funding opportunity announcements, news stories, and event announcements relevant to the UIC research enterprise.
Duties & Responsibilities- Conduct funding opportunity searches and curate funding opportunity lists in Pivot.
- Collect funding opportunity announcements, news stories and event announcements from diverse sources including UIC campus/unit and funder websites and email newsletters (listservs).
- On a weekly basis, compile and organize newly released limited submission funding opportunities in a shared document.
- On a weekly basis, compile and organize non‑limited funding opportunity announcements, news stories and event announcements in a shared document.
- Assist with other projects as assigned.
- Must currently be enrolled in a graduate program at UIC.
- Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate excellent written and interpersonal communications skills; are able to organize, prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks to meet strict weekly deadlines and are able to work independently.
- Preference will be given to candidates with experience in reading and analyzing funding opportunity solicitations from a variety of sponsors, including federal agencies and foundations.
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