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Senior Research Manager- AI.Health4All

University of Illinois Chicago
life insurance, paid time off, retirement plan
United States, Illinois, Chicago
May 05, 2026
Senior Research Manager- AI.Health4All Senior Research Manager- AI.Health4All Hiring Department: College of Medicine Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1039573 Posting Close Date: 5/19/2026 Salary: The budgeted salary rate for the position is $75,000-90,000 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 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. Position Summary The Senior Research Manager will focus on the daily research operations of the AI.Health4All Center within the UIC College of Medicine. This position will provide oversight for the operational and regulatory needs of data science and informatics collaborative research studies, helping to ensure excellence at every level. This position will provide direct oversight to junior-level research 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 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 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. Responsible for interfacing with 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 and Deputy Director to develop and implement new processes for operational improvement. 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 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 research staff to ensure they have the resources to be successful. Participates in and oversees involvement in collaborative research studies. Ensures that standards for data management and process tracking are met. Ensures the timely reporting of study progress, status, and any relevant statistics to the investigators and leadership. Provides continuous guidance and support to all staff and collaborators. Must be able to understand and relate to goals of the Center and work toward those goals; individually and as a member of the management team. Other duties as assigned. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field required. Master's degree in data science field preferred (relevant fields include, but are not limited to: computer science, data science, informatics, information science, decision science). Must have a minimum of 5 years of related research experience. Must have previous experience in managing research teams. Prior experience with Federal research grants is required. 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. *Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned* . 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. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/19385?c=uic Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-9ab4f8969ccb104ead61339738a2c733