Visiting Senior Research Manager

About the role

The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is a leading urban public research university located at 1601 West Taylor Street, Chicago, Illinois 60612. UIC serves over 34,000 students 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). UIC collaborates with civic, corporate, and community partners worldwide, producing multidisciplinary academic programs and is committed to the success of all students.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversees the execution of regulatory and compliance documentation and ensures all relevant staff are trained on regulatory requirements and audit readiness.
• Involves 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.
• Affords assistance to 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.
• Makes independent judgments; be self-motivated and use time and resources effectively.
• Works effectively within a team and actively promotes team building and a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

• 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.

Benefits & 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 the 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. 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.