Overview
Research Scientist – Cancer Center
University of Illinois Cancer Center – Chicago, IL
Salary: The budgeted salary range for this position is $90,000 to $120,000. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, and budget constraints. The University of Illinois Chicago offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
Research Scientist Cancer Center (Job ID #1032814)
The University of Illinois Cancer Center is a science-first research institution that gives patients with cancer equal access to world-class treatment. This position will provide key scientific leadership and systems support regarding cancer-focused grants on research translation, health services, and community engagement. This position will require the identification of funding mechanisms, development of competitive proposals in community engagement, research translation, and healthcare practice, and oversight of implementation for funded projects. This will entail working with teams of Cancer Center staff, students, Ph.D. level researchers, and other stakeholders to conceptualize and draft projects, including implementation and dissemination initiatives aligned with research. This position will also recruit, supervise, and/or train other research staff or students.
See full ad and submit application online by May 20, 2025 at: uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/14633?c=uic&sq=1032814
Qualifications:
- PhD or terminal doctorate in science or health related field required.
- A minimum of five years’ experience in health related research experience required.
- Grant writing experience required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Expertise in funding mechanisms of HRSA, foundation, state, county, city, and other public sector / healthcare service sectors required. NIH grant experience preferred.
The University of Illinois at Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer that has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law .
Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University’s Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process.
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899
