Evaluation and Research Scientist at University of Chicago

Compensation

$85,000 – $95,000/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Type: Full-time
Level: mid
Posted: Jul 22, 2026

Description

The University of Chicago is hiring an Evaluation and Research Scientist to lead and support program evaluation and research projects focused on kindergarten–adult STEM education, with emphasis on high school and postsecondary data science and AI education. The role manages evaluation design, data collection, mixed-methods analysis, IRB compliance, reporting, and proposal development, while collaborating with researchers, funders, and partner organizations. It requires a related college or university degree and 5–7 years of related work experience, offers a partial remote work arrangement, and pays $85,000–$95,000 annually.

Required Skills

Program evaluation
Mixed-methods research
Data collection
Quantitative analysis
IRB compliance
Proposal development
Google Sheets
Microsoft Excel
SPSS
R
Stata
MAXQDA
Dedoose
NVivo

Additional Information

Minimum Education: College or university degree in a related field
Required Previous Experiences: 5–7 years of work experience in a related job discipline
Preferred Qualifications: Progressively responsible research, program evaluation, or STEM education experience
Substantial program evaluation project experience in education or related settings
Experience leading research or evaluation projects with minimal guidance
Experience managing mixed-methods research or evaluation projects
Experience independently developing evaluation materials and reports
Experience leading small- to medium-sized evaluations or research projects
Experience seeking funding or contributing to grant and proposal materials
Experience contributing to funder reports and grant deliverables
Experience working with schools, districts, higher education institutions, community organizations, funders, or grant-funded programs
Strong knowledge of research and program evaluation methods
Ability to independently manage research and evaluation projects
Strong methodological judgment
Experience collecting, cleaning, managing, analyzing, and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data
Experience coordinating data collection, coding, analysis, and reporting
Proficiency with Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel
Experience with statistical or qualitative analysis software
Ability to write clearly for multiple audiences
Ability to translate findings into actionable recommendations
Ability to develop proposal materials
Familiarity with STEM, data science, AI, or workforce development education
Knowledge of school, district, state, federal, higher education, or grant-funded program contexts
Strong project management skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to handle confidential information
Professionalism, adaptability, and emotional intelligence
Translation Company Name: University of Chicago