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Research Associate I - CHE Professor Ngo
Hiring Department: Chemical Engineering
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1042019
Posting Close Date: August 10, 2026
Salary: The Annual Salary for this position is $65,000
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 research Associate will perform both experimental and computational tasks to investigate advanced battery materials, conduct data analysis, and prepare and submit scientific publications. In addition, the research associate will play an active role in training and mentoring students within our research group.
Duties & Responsibilities

perform experimental task

perform computational task

Investigate the advanced battery materials

Investigate data analysis and write/submit publications

Maintain detailed records of results and prepare written reports

Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social science or related field required.
• Knowledge of fundamental research concepts, practices and procedures.
• Entry level knowledge of research methods.

Preferred Qualifications
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