Temporary Research Assistant

Department ​
 
AI Mansueto Institute Administration

About the Department

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In the next half-century, the world will reach peak population. All net growth is now happening in urban areas, creating many new megacities of unprecedented size and diversity. As a result, the vast majority of people worldwide will share a common experience of living and working in urban environments — a new chapter in human history. At the Mansueto Institute, we seize the opportunity presented by rapid, global urbanization to redefine the boundaries of what is possible when science meets cities. With research, creativity, and a dynamic relationship with the data around us, we create knowledge that empowers people and their governments to realize the positive potential of our increasingly urban world.

Job Information ​
 

Job Summary:

The Mansueto Institute for Urban Innovation at the University of Chicago invites applications for a temporary part-time position as Research Assistant beginning in the Winter of 2023. The position is an opportunity to work with Mansueto Faculty, Fellows and Staff members to assist in research activities related to a multi-year research project, entitled Community Research on Climate and Urban Science (CROCUS).  CROCUS is a flagship project from the US Department of Energy to create a network of  Urban Integrated Field Laboratories for the study of climate change in local urban communities across the US.

The Research Assistant will work with the Mansueto Institute on literature reviews, preparing and analyzing data, writing manuscripts, liaising with other project members, and organizing meetings. The work location is Chicago, IL and a hybrid work model can be instituted.

Responsibilities:

• Supports daily activities of research projects.
• Support activities to develop and maintain tools and methods needed to gather and analyze data.
• Reviews, prepares reports and manuscripts.
• Coordinate meetings with project teams.

Competencies:

• Interest in urban science.
• Exceptional oral and written communications skills.
• Act as liaison between the Mansueto Institute and various partners.
• Exceptional time, project management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to create distinctive presentations preferred.

Additional Requirements ​​
 

Education, Experience or Certifications:

Education:

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university required.

Experience:

• Knowledge and experience working with Argonne National Labs.

Technical Knowledge or Skills:

• Experience working with quantitative and qualitative data sets.
• A working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint/Keynote as well as social media and web tools.

Required Documents:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

When applying, the document(s) MUST  be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Benefit Eligibility ​
 
No

Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
 

No

Pay Frequency ​
 
Hourly

Pay Range
 
Depends on Qualifications

Scheduled Weekly Hours ​
 
20

Union ​
 
Non-Union

Job is Exempt
 
No

Drug Test Required
 
No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 
No

Health Screen Required
No

Posting Date ​
 
2023-02-10-08:00

Remove from Posting On or Before ​
 
2023-08-10-07:00

Posting Statement: ​​
 

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