Now Hiring: Hourly Research Assistant — UIC IDHD (Hybrid/Chicago)
Introduction
Join our team to support:
1) A program evaluation of employment-training programs for adults with developmental disabilities.
2) Research on the WAVE family-caregiver intervention. This hourly RA will assist with day-to-day research/evaluation tasks and team coordination.
Details
Hours: 10-20 hrs/week (flexible within M–F, 9–5 CT / evenings ok)
Location: Remote and On-site: DHD/1640 W. Roosevelt Rd., Room 713
Start/End: Start from September 2025; through May 2026, with potential to extend
Supervisor: Kelly Hsieh, PhD
Responsibilities
- Conduct literature searches and brief summaries
- Build/clean datasets; maintain spreadsheets (Excel/Sheets); basic stats in SPSS
- Support surveys (Qualtrics/REDCap); export data
- Coordinate and conduct interviews/focus groups; take clear, action-oriented notes
- Draft slides/one-pagers; help with plain-language materials and accessibility checks
- Schedule meetings; manage agendas/follow-ups in Zoom and Outlook Calendar
- Maintain tidy file structure and version control in Box/OneDrive
- Support pre-/post-production for short training videos
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Current graduate students in disability studies, public health, education, psychology, social science, etc.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through
- Proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets and document formatting (Docs/Word, Slides/PowerPoint)
- Clear written and verbal communication; professional email etiquette
- Ability to handle confidential data and meet deadlines
Plus (not required)
- Experience with Qualtrics/REDCap, SPSS, or Dedoose
- Experience producing short-form video content
- Plain-language writing; accessibility mindset (e.g., headings, alt text)
How to Apply by September 19, 5:00 PM CT
Email hsieh@uic.edu
with subject “RA Application – [Your Name]” and attach:
Resume/CV (PDF), 2) Short cover note (≤200 words) describing fit and availability, 3) One sample (e.g., brief writing or slide).