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Strike Social

Senior Data Scientist

Chicago, IL · Remote

Bachelor's degree or higher - Quantitative field such as Computing Science, Statistics, Mathematics ... Working hours are flexible and remote work is encouraged. We are an equal opportunity employer and ...

D.W. Simpson

Consulting Actuary - Remote

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$185K/yr

In this role, you will partner with analysts & data scientists to scope & execute actuarial ... Remote Meet Your Recruiter Arturo Aguilera Director, Social Media & Marketing Arturo joined DW ...

Daniel J Edelman Holdings, Inc.

Data Scientist

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$139K - $144K/yr

Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Data Engineering, Marketing Analytics, or ... Building of ETL pipelines integrating Paid, Owned, Earned, Social, and Survey data (Python, Pandas ...

Highland

Lead Designer & Strategist

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

$84K - $97K/yr

Hybrid at our offices in Chicago, at our client's offices, and remote Background Highland is a ... Social Science. Our values-People First, Give a Damn, Be Curious, and Be Transparent-are ...

Kemper

Data Scientist

Chicago, IL · On-site +1

Data Science is a driver of significant competitive advantage for Kemper and is critical to the ... Remote options are available for non-local candidate. * The range for this position is $93,300 to ...

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How much do remote social science jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote social science in Chicago, IL is $52,135.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,900.00 and $54,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a remote social science?

A Remote Social Science job involves conducting research, analyzing data, and applying social science principles in a virtual setting. Professionals in this field may work in academia, market research, public policy, or consulting. Common tasks include surveying populations, analyzing trends, and providing insights on human behavior. These roles often require strong analytical skills, proficiency in research methods, and the ability to work independently.

What does a remote social science do?

As a remote social science professional, your daily tasks may include designing and conducting surveys or interviews, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, and preparing research reports or presentations. You’ll often collaborate with team members through virtual meetings, share updates, and provide feedback on ongoing projects. Adapting your workflow to independently manage deadlines and communication is important, as you’re expected to be proactive and resourceful while working remotely. These responsibilities are crucial for producing thorough and impactful research while maintaining smooth collaboration across distributed teams.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in remote social science?

To thrive in a Remote Social Science role, you should have a background in fields such as sociology, psychology, or anthropology, supported by relevant degrees or research experience. Familiarity with data analysis software (like SPSS, NVivo, or R), statistical methods, and remote collaboration tools is commonly required. Strong communication, self-motivation, and organizational skills are crucial to excel when working independently or with virtual teams. These abilities ensure accurate research, effective collaboration, and consistent productivity in a remote setting.

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Infographic showing various Remote Social Science job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,135 per year, or $25.1 per hour.

Research Coordinator

Lucas James Talent Partners

Evanston, IL • Remote

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

This is a remote position.

Lucas James Talent Partners is recruiting on behalf of UL Research Institutes. We have an exciting opportunity for a Research Coordinator at UL Research Institutes. This is a remote Opportunity.

The Research Coordinator at the Institute for Research Experiences & Education (IREE) works closely with IREE’s interdisciplinary research team on the workflows, logistics, and administrative components that are critical to social science and education research. This individual is the cohesive glue across education research projects, ensuring studies are completed as planned and communication is seamless across the team. With expertise in project management and experience in social science research, the Research Coordinator plays a key support role that is integral to the execution of research projects. As a core member of the team, this individual brings a spirit of curiosity and pragmatism to each project.

UL Research Institutes:

At UL Research Institutes (ULRI), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

Build a safer, more secure, and sustainable future with us. Join us and work with our Research Experiences & Education teams who conduct the research required to produce that knowledge and put into practice.

IREE:

The Institute for Research Experiences and Education (IREE) cultivates the next generation of safety scientists through a mix of unique educational programs, academic partnerships, and research and standards development experiences.

We translate the findings of our research institutes into compelling educational materials, bringing to life scientific concepts using contemporary best education practices to create learning opportunities for a wide variety of secondary through postgraduate students. Our academic collaborations and support for the next generation of safety scientists likewise reach across the educational spectrum, including partnerships that reach out to students who are underrepresented in STEM fields.

Through all of our programs, we aim to unlock the diverse perspectives that are essential for solving the world’s most pressing safety and sustainability issues.

 

What you’ll learn and achieve:

As the Research Coordinator, you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:

Develop and maintain systems to track and administer social science research, in the following key areas.

·       Team communication

o   Collaborate with team leadership to ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities by facilitating regular team and project meetings, providing updates on progress, identifying potential roadblocks, and soliciting input from team members.
o   Foster positive relationships with colleagues, internal and external collaborators, and project participants, keeping them informed about project progress, changes, and potential impacts, addressing stakeholder concerns and requests promptly and professionally.

·       Research compliance and ethics

o   Track trainings and certifications, including renewals
o   Track IRB applications, including renewals

·       Project workflow and documentation

o   Assist in creating and maintaining project charters, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
o   Collaborate with the research team and external partners to align and track project objectives, scope, and deliverables in established project management systems. Translate project plans into timelines, milestones, and resource allocation.
o   Maintain project documentation, including status reports and meeting summaries, and generate periodic project reports for team leadership, highlighting progress, issues, and recommendations.
o   Support data management processes and systems.

·       Financial administration

o   Assist in budget planning and tracking, ensuring projects are executed within the allocated budget and monitor project expenses and identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality.
o   Arrange for compensation for research participants
o   Assist with processing vendor invoices

·       Logistics for research convenings, conferences, and publications

o   Contribute to planning for research convenings hosted by IREE 
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