Grad ; OBGYN

Hiring Department: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Location: Chicago, IL

Requisition : 1039664

Posting Close Date: March 18, 2026

Salary: The wage for this position is $31.03/hour.

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.

The Center for Research on Women and Gender (CRWG) within the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is seeking a highly motivated Graduate Hourly Research Assistant to support research initiatives focused on the management of Sickle Cell Disease in Pregnancy. The Graduate Hourly Research Assistant will collaborate closely with Principal Investigators and multidisciplinary research teams to assist with the development, implementation, and dissemination of clinical research projects.

• Collaborate with Principal Investigators and research staff to support research activities, including drafting IRB applications and modifications, designing and creating REDCap databases, developing case report forms, data collection, cleaning, and analysis, and summarizing research findings.
• Coordinate and communicate with national and international researchers and study participants.
• Schedule and facilitate research meetings with domestic and global collaborators.
• Support research subject recruitment, screening, and scheduling.
• Assist in research grant development, including drafting background sections and conducting literature reviews.
• Copy edit and format grant applications, manuscripts, and presentations to ensure compliance with submission requirements.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations and research posters.
• Assist with reporting and dissemination of research findings through publications and presentations.
• Replicate, refine, and implement research methodologies based on project needs.
• Perform other research-related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

• Current enrollment in a graduate program at UIC.
• Prior experience working on a research time.
• Completion of CITI training prior to start date.

• Academic background, demonstrated interest, or experience in maternal health, obstetrical care, sickle cell disease, or global health.
• Experience with REDCap database development, NVivo software, clinical research, qualitative research methodologies, scientific writing, and manuscript preparation.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.

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.

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.