54 research temporary jobs at 26 companies in Chicago, IL

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Program Research Assistant; Qualitative Focus (temporary, student)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$38/hr HybridPart Time, Temporary
Spencer Foundation
Spencer Foundation: Funds educational research to improve learning and equity.
2+ YOEDoctoral student in Chicago-area program with 2+ years qualitative research experience, proficiency with NVivo/ATLAS.ti/Dedoose, strong equity-centered research experience, and strong communication and organizational skills.
NVivo, ATLAS.ti, Dedoose
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Temporary Research Study Assistant
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$20/hr OnsitePart Time
Northwestern University
Northwestern University: Private research university providing higher education and academic research.
Organized, strong communication and time-management, experience with REDCap and/or Excel preferred, multitasking and attention to detail, ability to work across multiple projects.
REDCap, Excel, ClinicalTrials.gov
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Temporary Research Assistant- Data Collection
Burr Ridge, Illinois, United States
$20/hr OnsiteTemporary
Metro Infectious Disease Consultants
Metro Infectious Disease Consultants: Providing specialized infectious disease consultation and outpatient infusion services.
High school diploma required. Social sciences or health-related degree preferred. Medical experience preferred but not required. Microsoft products and electronic medical records proficiency preferred.
Microsoft products, Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
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Research Scholar - Statistics
Chicago, Illinois, United States
OnsiteMultiple Commitments Available
United Airlines
United AirlinesNASDAQ: UAL: Operates a global network of passenger and cargo flights.
Temporary full-time research scholar internship in statistics; the posting does not provide detailed qualifications because the job description will be added after the intake meeting.
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Temporary Research Project Coordinator
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$25-$37/hr HybridPart Time
University of Chicago
University of Chicago: Provides higher education and conducts academic research.
1+ YOECollege degree required; project management and technical aptitude; experience coordinating vendors, managing complex workflows, and administering research software; familiarity with Python, SQL, Git, APIs preferred.
Python, SQL, Git, APIs
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Postdoctoral Research Associate - MIE
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$60k/yr OnsiteFull Time, Temporary
University of Illinois Chicago
University of Illinois Chicago: A public research university providing education and clinical healthcare.
PhD in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field. Research, mentoring, academic writing, and conference presentation responsibilities.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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Research Associate
Batavia, Illinois, United States
$70k-$93k/yr OnsitePart Time, Temporary
Fermilab
Fermilab: Operates particle accelerators for fundamental high-energy physics research.
Recently completed or near-completion PhD; ability to develop theories, design and commission experiments, perform data acquisition and analysis, publish results; successful background check, drug screen, and ability to obtain HSPD-12 PIV credential.
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Research Associate II - FPR LA (Hourly)
Chicago or New Orleans or Baton Rouge or Lake Charles or Lafayette
$32/hr FieldTemporary
University of Illinois Chicago
University of Illinois Chicago: Public research university providing higher education and healthcare services.
1+ YOEBachelor's in social science,1+ year research experience,ability to use Word and Excel,valid driver's license and personal vehicle,smartphone required;training provided for store audits.
Word, Microsoft Excel, Internet
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Research Data Scientist
North Chicago, Illinois, United States
$45-$55/hr OnsitePart Time, Temporary
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science: Graduate university providing health sciences education and biomedical research
PhD in neuroscience, extensive programming experience, behavioral modeling experience, and experience training or teaching. Scholarly presentations and publications preferred.
MATLAB, R, DeepLabCut, SLEAP, fiber photometry
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Research & Writing Assistant
Naperville, Illinois, United States
OnsiteMultiple Commitments Available
North Central College
North Central College: A private college offering undergraduate education and campus-based research opportunities.
Must be enrolled as a student at North Central College; conduct archival research, assist with writing, and perform oral history interviews totaling 40 student hours over summer 2025. Position is federal work-study eligible.
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Research Assistant - Chicago based (HPM - Center for Gun Violence Solutions)
Chicago or Baltimore
$17-$30/hr RemotePart Time, Temporary
Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University: A private research university providing higher education and clinical healthcare.
Bachelor's degree in a related field required; experience with data collection, data management, reporting, and working with vulnerable populations. Ability to travel to Chicago sites and work up to 27 hours/week.
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Nuclear Specialist
Washington or Chicago or Denver or Los Angeles or New York City or San Francisco or Beijing or London or New Delhi
$117k-$130k/yr HybridFull Time, Temporary
Natural Resources Defense Council
Natural Resources Defense Council: International nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the environment.
4+ YOEPhD in nuclear engineering or physics, or MS with relevant policy experience; 4–7 years of nuclear technical analysis, research, or policy experience; strong writing, communication, and Microsoft Office skills.
MACCS/HYSPLIT, RESRAD, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook
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Insectary Laboratory Assistant
St. Charles, Illinois, United States
$26-$31/hr OnsiteFull Time, Temporary
Clarke
Clarke: Provides environmentally responsible mosquito control products and services.
B.S. in a biological or related field required; must be 18+, valid driver's license, comfortable lifting up to 50 lbs, standing for long periods, perform lab and field work, computer proficient, GLP/SOP adherence.
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Postbaccalaureate Appointee – Machine Learning for Viral Glycosylation Prediction
Lemont, Illinois, United States
$59k-$92k/yr OnsiteFull Time, Temporary
Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne National Laboratory: Conducts scientific research and develops advanced energy technologies.
Recently completed bachelor's degree in a STEM field, Python or similar programming, basic machine learning knowledge, scientific or biological dataset analysis, and strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills.
Python, PyTorch, PyTorch Geometric, TensorFlow, JAX, Linux, Git
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Product Development Intern
Oak Brook, Illinois, United States
$28/hr HybridMultiple Commitments Available
Winland Foods
Winland Foods: Manufacturer of private label and branded meal preparation products.
Internship applying food science principles to product development, optimization, quality improvement, ingredient testing, project management, presentations, and cross-functional collaboration.
Food science
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Returning Intern Planner - Summer 2027 - Great Lakes Division (For Current/Former HNTB Interns Only)
Milwaukee or Valparaiso or Sterling Heights or East Lansing or Ashwaubenon or Jackson or Indianapolis or Downers Grove or Detroit or Allen Park or Cleveland or Grand Rapids or Columbus or Westfield or Blue Ash or Chicago or Minneapolis or Madison
$21-$35/hr OnsiteMultiple Commitments Available
HNTB
HNTB: Infrastructure design and engineering for transportation and public works
Currently enrolled in a related undergraduate or graduate program; current or former HNTB internship experience preferred.
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Returning Intern Planner - Summer 2027 - Great Lakes Division (For Current/Former HNTB Interns Only)
Allen Park or Ashwaubenon or Blue Ash or Chicago or Cleveland or Columbus or Detroit or Downers Grove or East Lansing or Grand Rapids or Indianapolis or Jackson or Madison or Milwaukee or Minneapolis or Sterling Heights or Valparaiso or Westfield
$23-$35/hr OnsiteMultiple Commitments Available
HNTB
HNTB: Infrastructure firm providing engineering, architecture, and construction management services.
Enrollment in a related undergraduate or graduate program. Current or former HNTB internship experience preferred.
Science, Planning, Technology
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Wellness Center Cycle/Spinning Instructor - Wellness Center (Per Diem/Registry - Hours Available)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$45-$55/hr OnsiteAll Commitments Available
Humboldt Park Health
Humboldt Park Health: A community-focused hospital providing healthcare services in Chicago.
2+ YOETeach group cycle classes; maintain CPR/AED and fitness certifications; 2+ years teaching group fitness; HS diploma or GED; reliable and able to work evenings/weekends.
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Product Compliance Intern
Itasca, Illinois, United States
OnsiteTemporary, Internship
Syntiant
Syntiant: Provides ultra-low-power AI processors and software for edge devices
Undergraduate student pursuing relevant degree; strong analytical, research, and communication skills; proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; interest in environmental regulations and product stewardship.
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint
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Marketing Intern
Chicago, Illinois, United States
$17/hr OnsitePart Time, Temporary
O'Hagan Meyer
O'Hagan Meyer: National law firm providing litigation and employment legal services.
Current or recent degree study in marketing, communications, business, law, or a related field; strong communication, organization, analytical, research, data, CRM, and Microsoft Office skills.
Salesforce, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint