Visiting Senior Research Manager
Hiring DepartmentPsychiatry
Location 1601 West Taylor Street, Chicago, Illinois 60612
Requisition ID 1041698
Posting Close Date 7-23-2026
Salary: $55,000; Commensurate with experience
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 will focus on the daily research operations of
the section including providing oversight for the operational and regulatory
needs of federal and other collaborative research studies, helping to ensure
excellence at every level. The Visiting Senior Research Manager will provide
direct oversight to both junior and senior-level staff and provide training to
staff at all levels, including staff matriculating into manager roles and less
seasoned managers. This may include providing oversight to multiple research
teams. The Visiting Senior Research Manager will work to continuously improve
facility efficiency, rigor, and standards in compliance to the highest level.
They will exemplify the values and mission of the institution.
This position will focus on the daily research operations of the section including providing oversight for the operational and regulatory needs of federal and other collaborative research studies, helping to ensure excellence at every level. The Visiting Senior Research Manager will provide direct oversight to both junior and senior-level staff and provide training to staff at all levels, including staff matriculating into manager roles and less seasoned managers. This may include providing oversight to multiple research teams. The Visiting Senior Research Manager will work to continuously improve facility efficiency, rigor, and standards in compliance to the highest level. They will exemplify the values and mission of the institution.
Duties & Responsibilities
Job Responsibilities (Essential Duties):
• Oversees the execution of regulatory and compliance
documentation and ensures all relevant staff are trained on regulatory
requirements and audit readiness.
• Involved in strategic planning of research studies.
• Serves as a point of contact for Federal research
networks.
• Develops and maintains research relationships with
external agencies and institutions.
• Responsible for interfacing internal/external
Investigators, Scientists, Analysts, Managers, Research Coordinators,
Laboratory Personnel, Operational/Administrative Staff, and Clinical Staff to
gather information for operational enhancement.
• Works with the Director to develop and implement new
processes for operational improvement.
• Assists the Director in attracting extramural funding for
the facility and facility clients, as directed.
• Responsible for overseeing the timely completion of
studies being serviced by the facility, ensuring all studies are run
appropriately and according to protocol.
• Oversees the updating and implementation of policies and
procedures to ensure uniformity across the system.
• Assesses, determines, and coordinates staffing needs for
the various areas of the facility.
• Participates in the decisions to employ, promote, and
terminate personnel.
• Develops and implements training programs and materials
for new and existing staff.
• Works with senior staff on training and development for
matriculation into management roles.
• Oversees training of all new personnel to ensure they have
the resources to be successful; supervises trainer(s).
• Participates in and oversees involvement in collaborative
research studies.
• Ensures that standards for data management and specimen
tracking are met.
• Ensures the timely reporting of study progress, status,
and any relevant statistics to the Director.
• Provides continuous guidance and support to all staff and
collaborators.
• Must be able to understand and relate to goals of the
Director and work toward those goals; individually and as a member of the
management team.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special
projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Job Knowledge & Skills, Education, Experience
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree required.
At least 8 Years of research experience.
Previous experience in managing research teams.
Familiarity with research areas including substance use, machine learning, and trauma is preferred.
Prior experience with Federal grants is required.
Experience in managing teams with diverse professional backgrounds
Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to lead projects to completion.
Demonstrated interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
Capable of multi-tasking, remaining flexible and managing time effectively.
Must be able to make independent judgments; be self-motivated and use time and resources effectively.
Ability to work effectively within a team and actively promote team building and a positive work environment.
Excellent working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets and databases
Preferred Qualifications
Job Knowledge & Skills, Education, Experience
A minimum of a bachelor’s degree required.
At least 8 Years of research experience.
Previous experience in managing research teams.
Familiarity with research areas including substance use,
machine learning, and trauma is preferred.
Prior experience with Federal grants is required.
Experience in managing teams with diverse professional
backgrounds
Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving
skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to lead projects to completion.
Demonstrated interpersonal, oral and written communication
skills.
Capable of multi-tasking, remaining flexible and managing
time effectively.
Must be able to make independent judgments; be
self-motivated and use time and resources effectively.
Ability to work effectively within a team and actively
promote team building and a positive work environment.
Excellent working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets
and databases.
Benefits and Compensation:
We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering
factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience,
and qualifications. The final salary will be determined through a thorough
assessment of these elements.
This position is intended to be eligible
for benefits: eligible for benefits
This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a
Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and
dependents.
Please visit our department website at www.psych.uic.edu. Applicants
must apply online at http://jobs.uic.edu and reference Job
Requisition 1041698 and submit a CV, cover letter, and three
names of references by July 23, 2026. The application review process will start
after posting close date and will continue until the position is filled. The
start date is flexible.
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.
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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.
