Research Specialist; GIS Analyst

Hiring Department
:
Department of Pediatrics
Location
:
Chicago, IL USA
Requisition : 1038943
Posting Close Date
: 02.16.2026

The budgeted salary range for the position is $65,000 to $85,000. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints.

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 intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

This position contributes to the design and delivery of research projects and collaborates with researchers to develop, execute, and interpret research projects. Performs complex data collection and study methods. Research Specialist (GIS Analyst) supports a series of interdisciplinary projects operating at the nexus of health, the environment, and inequalities. The Children's Environmental Health Initiative (CEHI) is a research, education, and outreach program committed to fostering environments where all people can prosper.

• Perform spatial data processing, analysis, and documentation.
• Provide technical support for research projects.
• Manage GIS capacity building for diverse groups of stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., geographic information systems, geography, planning, landscape architecture, civil engineering, computer science, statistics, or public health).
• A minimum of 3 years of related research experience (up to one year can be counted from part-time research assistantship experience).
• Possesses and applies advanced knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices, and methods.
• Expert level knowledge of GIS software (Esri Products, QGIS).

• Master’s degree in Geospatial Information System and Technology or related field preferred.
• Experience with GIS-based programming (Python, Arcade), and application development experience in web/desktop environment (e.g., R, JavaScript, Python, CSS, and Tableau); and vector graphics editing software (Adobe Illustrator and, or Photoshop) is preferred.
• Training and/or instructional experience is preferred.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.