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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for spatial labs in Chicago, IL is $73.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $63.12 and $84.18 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectSpatial LabsGIS Analyst
Required CredentialsTypically requires a degree in geospatial sciences, GIS, or related fields; certifications like GISP are commonRequires a degree in geography, GIS, or related fields; certifications like GISP are often preferred
Work EnvironmentOften involves working with advanced geospatial technology, software development, and data analysis in tech or research settingsPrimarily works in GIS software, data analysis, and cartography within government, environmental, or urban planning agencies
Employer & Industry UsageUsed by tech companies, research institutions, and innovative startups focusing on spatial data solutionsEmployed by government agencies, consulting firms, and environmental organizations for spatial data management

While both Spatial Labs and GIS Analysts work with geospatial data, Spatial Labs often emphasizes innovative technology development and data integration, whereas GIS Analysts focus on data analysis, mapping, and reporting within established GIS frameworks. The roles overlap in skills and certifications but differ in application and work environment.

What job categories do people searching Spatial Labs jobs in Chicago, IL look for? The top searched job categories for Spatial Labs jobs in Chicago, IL are:

Computational Pathology, Department of Pathology

Northwestern University

Chicago, IL • On-site

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Job description

Job ID 51508
Location Chicago, Illinois
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The Department of Pathology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time tenure track Investigator at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor. Responsibilities include the development of an independent research program in computational pathology that includes digital pathology, clinical, and molecular data. High priority will be given to investigators that have an interest in developing machine learning approaches for digital pathology to provide clinical decision support in Pathology or for multimodal analysis of digital pathology images with spatially resolved omics or multiplex imaging. In addition to their independent research program, the successful candidate wouldengage incollaborations with other researchers at Northwestern, especially within the Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center and the Comprehensive Transplant Center. There will be opportunities to participate in graduate student, medical student and resident/fellow teaching and mentoring, as well as service on department, school or university committees.

Qualified candidates will have a Ph.D. and/or an MD and have an outstanding track record in computational approaches to biomedical research.

Facilities: The Pathology Department includes over 75 clinical faculty and 19 research faculty conducting research in inflammation, immunology, cancer, neuropathology, and computational pathology. Our healthcare system includes 7 medical laboratories spread over the Chicago area, handling over 120,000 cases annually. Our system is transitioning to digital pathology and has integrated enterprise data warehouse, storage, and computational facilities to leverage data generated within the pathology labs for research. The candidate will have access to university and departmental core facilities for generating multimodal data including single cell sequencing, spatial sequencing, multiplex immunofluorescence, and cutting-edge microscopy imaging technologies. The department has strong research collaborations across Northwestern University, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center.

The start date is negotiable and the position will remain open until filled.

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