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Tribune Publishing

Research Assistant

Chicago, IL · Remote

$17.05/hr

This role is remote, but open to Illinois-based applicants only. What you will do: * Assist in fact ... life and disability insurance, 401k, as well as paid time off and select paid holidays (all ...

ICON

Senior Clinical Research Associate

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$110K - $138K/yr

Perform remote and on-site monitoring/co-monitoring visits (Site Qualification Visits, Site ... Life assurance and disability coverage * Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources

Flourish Research

OPPORTUNITY MANAGER

Chicago, IL · Remote

We are hiring an Opportunity Manager-Clinical Research Business Development-REMOTE, USA-CST or EST ... disability, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status $75,001 - $100,000

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a remote disability researcher, and why are they important?

To excel as a Remote Disability Researcher, you need a solid background in social sciences or public health, research methodology expertise, and often an advanced degree such as a master's or PhD. Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative data analysis software (e.g., SPSS, NVivo) and accessibility standards is typically required. Strong communication, attention to detail, and cultural sensitivity are crucial soft skills for effective collaboration and ethical research. These skills ensure rigorous, inclusive research practices that meaningfully contribute to disability studies and policy.

What is remote disability research?

Remote disability research involves studying various aspects of disability—such as accessibility, inclusion, and healthcare—using digital tools and methods that allow researchers to work from any location. This field often includes conducting interviews, surveys, and data analysis online, enabling researchers to reach diverse populations without geographic limitations. Remote disability research helps identify barriers and solutions for people with disabilities while leveraging technology to facilitate participation and collaboration. It is especially useful for engaging participants who may have limited mobility or access to traditional research settings.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals working in remote disability research, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in remote disability research often encounter challenges such as limited direct access to participants, ensuring data accessibility, and maintaining effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. To overcome these issues, researchers frequently use accessible digital tools, schedule regular virtual check-ins, and employ adaptive communication methods to engage participants with varying needs. Building strong partnerships with local organizations and leveraging cloud-based project management platforms can also help streamline workflows and support inclusive research practices.

What is the difference between Remote Disability Research vs Remote Accessibility Specialist?

AspectRemote Disability ResearchRemote Accessibility Specialist
Required CredentialsResearch degrees, certifications in disability studies or research methodsWeb accessibility certifications (e.g., WCAG, ARIA), technical skills
Work EnvironmentPrimarily research and analysis, often in academic or corporate settingsTechnical implementation, testing, and consulting on digital platforms
Employer & Industry UsageUniversities, research firms, NGOs, corporate diversity teamsTech companies, web development firms, government agencies
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding research roles focused on disability dataImplementing accessible digital content and compliance

Remote Disability Research involves analyzing disability data and conducting studies to inform policies or products, often requiring research credentials. Remote Accessibility Specialists focus on making digital content accessible, requiring technical certifications. While both roles support disability inclusion, one emphasizes research and analysis, the other technical implementation.

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Research Internship(Spring 2027)

Children's Research Triangle (CRT)

Chicago, IL • On-site, Remote

Part-time, Internship

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

Children's Research Triangle (CRT) is a mental health non-profit that seeks to provide therapy to children and families in underserved communities. CRT has also been in the forefront of many issues related to maternal substance abuse in pregnancy, the outcomes of children prenatally exposed to alcohol and drugs, the child welfare implications of substance abuse in families, as well as the treatment of youth who have been exposed to trauma. The staff at CRT has written articles that have been published inPediatrics,The American Journal of Occupational Therapy,Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics,Research in Developmental Disabilities, and numerous other leading medical and psychological journals.


Intern description

The CRT research team is offering part-time unpaid research internships to qualified undergraduates in the Chicago area.Most of the work is remote; however,interns are expected to come into the office at least once a week in order to help with tasks on site.The spring cohort typically startsmid-Januaryand goes throughmid-May, although scheduling can be flexible.Interns will be involved in multiple ongoing projects, such as:

  • ongoing evaluation of the Trauma Treatment Program
  • evaluation of a grant program providing training in Youth Mental Health First Aid
  • the development of a database about children 0 to 18 who have participated in psychological evaluations at CRT
  • evaluation of the Youth MIND program, which provides trauma-informed screening, assessment, and therapy to youth and families in the Chicago area
  • evaluation of a gun violence prevention program being implemented in schools around the city


Interns will be actively involved in most aspects of the research process including searching for relevant literature, putting together research materials, interviewing families, inputting and cleaning data in Excel and IBM SPSS, and helping with data management and analysis. This internship does not provide any clinical experience, i.e., direct contact with children, but is geared for students who would like to learn more about the research/program evaluation work at a non-profit organization. Students will receive the necessary training to do these tasks on these projects and will receive supervision from research team members led by a licensed clinical psychologist. Interns are expected to work at least 6 hours per week, but more hours can be accommodated. Internships can be set up for up to 3 semesters.


Qualified Applicants will be undergraduate students who have:

  • Completed at least one introductory course in psychology, behavioral science, child development, or social work with a grade of B or above, or enrolled in a pre-medical course of study,
  • Demonstrated merit in their undergraduate studies up until the present time,
  • Expressed an interest in pursuing future careers or further education in empirical research or medicine, and
  • Displayed the ability to work well with other people in a team-oriented atmosphere.


Compensation

Interns may be offered authorship on submitted papers to which they have contributed substantially.


To Apply

The Research Team interviews candidates throughout the year, but it is typically divided into three cohorts: Spring, Summer, and Fall. Interested candidates should fill out the job links for their intended cohort. If there are any questions, please email Lorenz Cabe, the Research Internship Manager, atlcabe@cr-triangle.org.


Application Deadline

Applications for the spring cohort must be submitted by October 1st.


Interviewing Timeline

Interviews for our cohorts typically start two months before the cohort begins, based on the availability of space for new interns. Interviews for the spring cohort will take place from October 1st-November 30th.

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