User experience researcher jobs in Bloomington, IL - 131 jobs

A leading financial services organization in Chicago is looking for a Sr. Director-Municipal Research Analyst. This role requires a subject matter expert in municipal credit research with over 5 years of experience. The Analyst will conduct in-depth credit analysis, prepare reports, and mentor junior staff. A strong understanding of financial modeling and advanced skills in Excel and Python are critical. The role offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, fostering professional growth in a dynamic environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr

A global travel company is looking for a Principal User Experience Designer to lead AI-driven design initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience, expertise in visual design, and proficiency in prototyping tools like Figma. Responsibilities include developing high-impact visual prototypes, enhancing AI interactions, and ensuring user empathy in design. This role offers a competitive salary based in Chicago, with growth potential based on performance and a comprehensive benefits package. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Digital Designer / UX UI Designer / User Experience Designer Do you love blending creativity with strategy to design experiences that inspire and connect? At Tonic3, we're searching for a Digital Designer, UX/UI to join our team and be part of an integrated in-house agency, where Tonic3 creatives collaborate with client partners to deliver exceptional work. This is a chance to make a real impact - your designs will be seen by audiences across the country, shaping how thousands of people interact with a leading Fortune 500 brand. As a Digital Designer, you'll be at the center of a collaborative, cross-disciplinary team, crafting engaging and accessible user experiences across a variety of digital platforms. We're looking for someone who can think creatively, apply UX best practices, and elevate the way our client's brand connects with its audiences through design. Position Overview: The Digital Designer, UX/UI crafts engaging, accessible, and user-centered digital experiences. From websites and landing pages to interactive assets, you'll design solutions that seamlessly balance creativity, usability, and brand consistency. Salary: $90,000 - $115,000 per year. Final compensation will be determined based on a candidate's skills, experience, and the value they bring to the role, with flexibility to recognize unique strengths and expertise. Location: (3 days per week in office, 2 days remote) Schaumburg, IL Irving, TX What You'll Do: Design user-friendly digital assets, including websites, landing pages, and interactive elements. Partner with other creative team members to ensure designs enhance the user journey. Apply accessibility and usability best practices to all design work. Adapt visuals for different audiences, platforms, and environments. Manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering on time and at a high standard. Explore new design trends, tools, and techniques to elevate user experience. Who You Are: 5+ years of professional design experience with a focus on UX/UI and digital design. Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field. Proficient in Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office. Strong understanding of UX principles, design systems, and responsive design. Knowledge of HTML/CSS is a plus. Skilled at creating wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity visual designs. Deep understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and inclusive design practices. Able to translate complex concepts into simple, intuitive design solutions. Collaborative and confident in presenting design decisions to stakeholders. Comfortable iterating based on feedback, user testing, and data insights. Detail-oriented with strong layout, typography, and visual design skills. Organized, self-motivated, and adept at managing multiple priorities in fast-paced environments. Naturally curious and eager to stay current on UX/UI trends, tools, and best practices. Must have agency experience. An online portfolio or portfolio website showcasing UX/UI design work and digital marketing materials is required. Feeling a little unsure if you ticked all the boxes? No worries, my friend! Your unique skills and experiences are truly valuable. So why not take the leap and apply anyway if this opportunity excites you? We are rooting for you! Why Join Us? ⚕️ Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage 💰 401(k) 🏝 Generous Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays 🤲 16 Hours of Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to Give Back to Your Community 💻 All the Equipment You Need to Do Your Best Work 🧠 Ongoing Learning & Development with a Dedicated Training Budget 🤝 A Collaborative, Inclusive, and Supportive Team Environment

Title: UX UI Designer Employment Type: 6+ Month W2 Contract no C2C or sponsorship available Job Description: Talent Groups is supporting a global technology organization seeking a UX UI Designer to join its Global Design team within a Consumer Products group. The team focuses on delivering customer first digital experiences at scale. This contract role requires a hands on designer with strong product thinking, polished visual and interaction design skills, and the ability to clearly communicate design decisions. You will work across the full design lifecycle, from discovery through delivery, in close partnership with Product and Engineering. The ideal candidate is comfortable with ambiguity and takes initiative with minimal direction. What You Will Do • Maintain user focus throughout the product lifecycle • Design user centered solutions that align customer needs with business goals • Conduct and apply user research to inform flows, journeys, and design decisions • Translate insights into journey maps, service blueprints, wireframes, and high fidelity designs • Partner with Product Management and Engineering to drive innovation • Lead design reviews and close on design requirements • Contribute to the design system, including components and accessibility standards • Champion continuous improvement using user feedback, usability data, and metrics • Apply accessibility best practices, including WCAG standards What We Are Looking For Portfolio Requirements Portfolios should demonstrate: • UX research methods and strategic product thinking • Strong UX diagramming skills including journeys and flows • High quality designs in Figma and translation into JIRA or similar tools • Experience with modern consumer mobile applications Qualifications • 3 or more years of experience in user centered experience design • Experience partnering with UX researchers and applying insights to design • A portfolio reflecting strong Human Centered Design principles • Ability to think holistically across the end to end customer journey • Understanding of technical considerations across platforms • Excellent communication and presentation skills • Bachelor's degree in Design, Human Computer Interaction, or equivalent experience Talent Groups appreciates all applicants' interest. Only candidates meeting interview criteria will be contacted. We are committed to equal opportunity employment.

Our UX Research team is designing for the broad spectrum of human needs, which requires us to understand the behaviors of the people behind them. Our researchers tackle some of the most complex challenges to gain insights into how people interact with each other and the world around them, and work collaboratively to contribute new ideas to products that impact the experiences of billions of people on a global scale. This job description represents different full-time roles across Meta.We use a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods to accomplish our goals, including surveys, focus groups, field studies, usability tests, and 1:1 interviews. We value a wide-range of perspectives and stem from many different backgrounds.We're looking for great communicators who are knowledgeable about research devoted to understanding people, and curious about the relationship between technology and society **Required Skills:** UX Researcher, Mixed Methods Responsibilities: 1. Work closely with product and business teams to identify research topics 2. Act as a thought leader in the domain of research, while advocating for the people who could use our products 3. Design and execute end-to-end custom primary research using a wide variety of methods 4. Design studies that address both user behavior and attitudes 5. Effectively manage and prioritize research plans through ambiguous and fast-changing environments, align and efficiently execute critical insights and work with a large group of stakeholders 6. Communicate results and illustrate suggestions in compelling and interesting ways 7. Work cross-functionally with design, product management, content strategy, engineering and marketing 8. Generate insights that both fuel ideation and evaluate designs **Minimum Qualifications:** Minimum Qualifications: 9. Bachelor's degree with 10+ years of relevant experience in user experience, applied research and/or product research and development or a Master's degree and 8+ years relevant experience, or PhD and 5+ years relevant experience 10. Relevant experience within user experience, applied research setting and/or product research and development 11. Experience conducting In-Depth Interviews or Focus Groups and Concept Testing or Usability Testing 12. Experience coding with R, SQL, STATA, SPSS or equivalent 13. Experience applying statistical analysis methods such as Regressions, ANOVA, and T-Tests 14. Interest in and experience executing hands-on, primary research 15. Experience translating research findings into strategic narratives **Preferred Qualifications:** Preferred Qualifications: 16. Degrees in a human behavior related field, such as Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Communication, Information science, Media studies, Computer Science, or Economics **Public Compensation:** $164,000/year to $227,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits **Industry:** Internet **Equal Opportunity:** Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.

User Experience Researcher, Assistant Vice President Wealth Management (WM) Platforms manages industry-leading platforms, across all WM channels and client segments, to provide a unified digital experience, unlock growth, and deliver efficiencies for Advisors, Clients, and Institutions. WM Platforms consists of nine sub-teams including: Field Experience & Platforms, Digital Client Experience & Platforms, Workplace Platforms, Automation & Workflow Solutions, Digital Trading & Investing, UX Design & Research, Strategy & Execution. Business Control & Support, and the Chief Operating Office. Are you a senior UX Researcher who wants to lead high-impact projects, work with cross-functional teams, conduct moderated and unmoderated studies, and mentor other team members? Our growing team is looking for an expert in the practice of user research to be an influential voice in the future of our discipline while inspiring change, delivering written and oral presentations, evaluating qualitative and quantitative insights, and being an advocate for a more intuitive, seamless user experience. The Morgan Stanley Wealth Management UX team builds digital experiences that help our clients manage their finances and monitor their investments easily. Our team of designers and researchers bring an entrepreneurial spirit to a leading global financial firm. We employ design thinking methods and a user-centered approach to solve real business problems. If you can bring clarity to complexity, discover compelling user insights, and have gone the extra mile to create delight, we want you! Once Here You Will... * Manage both large and small research initiatives collaboratively with your peers in UX Design, Product Management, Technology, Data and Analytics, and more. * Define research questions and goals, conduct appropriate studies, analyze the findings, and communicate results with clear and compelling presentations. * Evangelize design thinking, including conducting workshops, helping develop user journeys, and asking the right questions to ensure teams are putting users at the center. * Plan, design, and conduct both quantitative and qualitative user research studies (i.e., write moderator's guides, conduct in-depth interviews, design surveys, moderated and unmoderated sessions, etc.). * Identify, track, and share overarching research trends. * Make recommendations on research best practices from previous professional and educational experiences. *Be willing to take on any task or responsibility, big or small, that furthers the growth of the team. * Mentor more junior researchers throughout the research process. * Help to adapt and innovate research practices to meet a rapidly growing team's need. * Help to identify opportunities for impactful UX research across the firm. * Facilitate UX workshops with cross-functional teams. * Help promote a data-driven culture that prioritizes user insights and combats assumptions. * Thrive in a work culture that is full of collaboration, teamwork, inclusiveness, and warmth. Skills You'll Bring * 4+ years UX research experience. * Willingness to run studies from end-to-end (you'll be responsible for every single step, from recruiting participants to sharing insights). * Experience implementing a range of methodologies, both qualitative (e.g., moderated, unmoderated etc,.) and quantitative (e.g., A/B or multivariate testing, card sorting, survey design etc,.) * Experience leading and mentoring junior team members. * An interest in working with both enterprise and consumer technology. * A persuasive and compelling presentation style and being able to clearly communicate research insights. * The ability to adapt, pivot, and roll with the punches. * Preferably M.A./M.S. or PhD in Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Psychology, Anthropology, or related fields * Familiarity with tools like Figma, UserZoom, UserTesting, Optimal Workshop, and Enjoy HQ preferred. * Experience in financial services, or a large corporate environment preferred. Why Work at Morgan Stanley Besides a competitive salary, work life balance, a clear career path, and great benefits, we take the well-being and work satisfaction of our employees seriously. That's why we put a lot of effort towards creating a safe space for people to be vulnerable, share work, and ask questions that will help them both to grow individually and move their projects forward. You'll be encouraged to bring your own perspective to conversations, and we will help you understand and put into practice what you naturally do best by amplifying each other's strengths. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM MORGAN STANLEY: We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren't just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you'll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There's also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work. To learn more about our offices across the globe, please copy and paste ***************************************************** into your browser. Salary range for the position: $85,000 and $140,000 per year. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award. The successful candidate may be eligible to participate in the relevant business unit's incentive compensation plan, which also may include a discretionary bonus component. Morgan Stanley offers a full spectrum of benefits, including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Day Care Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability and Other Insurance Plans, Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave consistent with state and local law, Parental Leave and 20 Vacation Days annually), 10 Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability, in addition to other special perks reserved for our employees. Please visit mybenefits.morganstanley.com to learn more about our benefit offerings. Morgan Stanley's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our standards of integrity and excellence. Consequently, our recruiting efforts reflect our desire to attract and retain the best and brightest from all talent pools. We want to be the first choice for prospective employees. It is the policy of the Firm to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce (M/F/Disability/Vet).

This is where your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person-regardless of who they are or where they are from-deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job-you will find purpose and pride. Your Role at Baxter As part of Baxter's Human-Centered Product Design Organization, the Senior Engineer, UX significantly improves the user experience of life-saving medical devices and digital health solutions. You will lead important research efforts that reveal user needs and behaviors. Working closely with designers, engineers, and product partners, you will develop safe, effective, and intuitive solutions for clinicians, patients, and caregivers. What You'll Do Define and implement usability benchmarks and frameworks for measuring user experience (e.g., SUS, CSAT, task success) in line with FDA and IEC 62366 standards. Build and complete qualitative and quantitative studies. These include contextual inquiries in clinical settings, usability testing (remote and in-person), surveys, A/B tests, and behavioral data analysis. Develop personas, user journeys, and workflow maps to effectively communicate user needs and difficulties. Integrate quantitative and qualitative data to provide a complete understanding of user needs, connecting behavioral analytics with human factors insights. Translate research findings into actionable recommendations that inform product roadmaps, build decisions, and regulatory submissions. Work in close partnership with Product Management, UX Development, Engineering, Clinical Affairs, and Regulatory teams to establish research objectives and ensure user needs correspond with safety, compliance, and regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, IEC 62366 usability standards). Deliver compelling presentations and reports that bring user stories and data to life for diverse audiences, including executive leadership. Keep abreast of industry trends, usability standards, and guidelines in healthcare UX and human factors. What You'll Bring A Bachelor's degree in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Human Factors, or a similar area 1-3 years of UX research experience, preferably in healthcare, medical devices, or other regulated industries. Proven expertise in mixed-methods research, including usability studies, contextual inquiries, surveys, and quantitative analysis. Solid knowledge of human factors principles and background in supporting usability engineering processes for regulated products (FDA, IEC 62366, ISO 14971). Experience conducting research in clinical environments or with healthcare professionals and patients. Skilled in research tools (e.g., Dovetail, UserZoom, Qualtrics, Lookback) and able to manage multiple research projects. Excellent communication, storytelling, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Comfort working in agile, iterative, and regulation-focused development environments. Ability to balance user needs with business goals and regulatory requirements. Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change. We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $88,000 - $121,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses. For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. #LI-TV1 US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico) This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter Equal Employment Opportunity Baxter is an equal opportunity employer. Baxter evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Reasonable Accommodations Baxter is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities globally. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please click on the link here and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Recruitment Fraud Notice Baxter has discovered incidents of employment scams, where fraudulent parties pose as Baxter employees, recruiters, or other agents, and engage with online job seekers in an attempt to steal personal and/or financial information. To learn how you can protect yourself, review our Recruitment Fraud Notice.

The Market Researcher plays a crucial role in guiding the direction of the Product and Marketing strategies by providing deep insights into consumer behaviors, market trends, and discovering sources of competitive advantage. Through the execution of comprehensive research studies, this position helps to inform product development, marketing strategies, and business decisions, ensuring that the Association remains competitive and responsive to market demands. Essential Job Duties Design and implement qualitative and quantitative research studies to understand market trends, customer preferences, and competitive dynamics. Analyze and interpret data using statistical software to identify actionable insights that inform marketing strategies and product development. Design and implement advanced statistical methods to develop insightful intelligence reports that provide clear interpretations of the analysis performed. These reports should include actionable recommendations for product and membership strategy. Design instruments to conduct surveys, focus groups, interviews, and other research methods to gather primary data on consumer behavior and market opportunities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, product development, and sales, to share research findings and recommendations. Monitor and report on industry trends and market changes, using a variety of sources to stay ahead of shifts in the market landscape. Other duties as assigned. Required Education, Qualifications, Experience Bachelor's Degree from four‐year college or university. A minimum of 5 years' meaningful experience in research. A minimum of 2 years' experience with research design and methodology, data collection and analysis, knowledge management, and data visualization. Advanced knowledge of statistics, quantitative research methods, or decision sciences. Proficiency using statistics software (Python or R packages). Experience using effective data visualization techniques using Tableau or open-source packages in Python or R. Experience querying samples from databases using SQL. Exceptional ability to synthesize large volumes of information into easy-to-understand reports and to explain complex problems in simple terms to non-technical audiences. Excellent customer service to satisfy stakeholders' needs in a timely and courteous manner. Excellent problem-solving skills with an inquisitive and strategic mind. Willingness and ability to keep learning new technologies and methods. Preferred Education, Qualifications, Experience Master's degree in Statistics, Market Research, Economics, Business, or related quantitative field. Experience working with membership-based professional associations. Experience working with Product development teams with a customer experience focus, highly preferred.

About Jump and Jump Crypto Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems. Jump Crypto, the crypto division of Jump Trading Group, is committed to building and standing up critical infrastructure needed to catalyze the growth of the crypto ecosystem. We're builders, partners, and traders who take a long-term view of crypto's prospects and operate to unlock the full potential of open, community-driven networks. Since our inception as a skunkworks intern project in late 2015, we've grown into a dynamic and seasoned team of high performing players across a range of functions. Today, we play an important role in the development of some of the largest and most innovative crypto communities. As a Campus [Intern / Full-time] Researcher at Jump Crypto, you will have the opportunity to partner with senior Leaders of Jump Crypto and other senior researchers to help shape the direction of our strategic efforts. The Researcher role is dynamic. Depending on your strengths and interests, you may be looking for macro-level trends that will inform the group's future efforts, heads down on a nuanced issue advising our engineers or partners, producing valuable research reports, or advising our business development team on partnerships. You'll use your deep knowledge of the crypto industry, computer science, distributed systems, consensus algorithms, networking, game theory and other disciplines relevant to blockchain technology to help identify, vet, and propose new business initiatives. The ideal candidate will know their strengths and contribute deeply to areas where they believe they can add the most value. What You'll Do: Monitor the broader crypto landscape and identify new opportunities for Jump Crypto. Translate industry trends into actionable architecture, product, or investment strategy. Aggregate information from technical repositories, research reports, white papers, industry relationships, Jump Crypto's own data, as well as anecdotal feedback from our team or partners to produce valuable content, recommendations, or general advice to guide our group's strategy. Look to empower the broader Jump Crypto team through great research that facilitates better deals, more robust product insights for our engineers, and more strategic partnerships for our investment team. Make material contributions to Jump Crypto's partners through direct contributions or advice on code, tokenomics modeling, strategy, and other areas. Produce actionable insights on incomplete data to drive decision making on investments and product strategy. Identify early-stage opportunities for our investments, engineering, market making, and trading operations. Feed research insights on new trends (such as MEV) or projects back to the group through strong writing or effective presentations. Other duties as assigned or needed. Skills You'll Need: Obsessed with the crypto industry and willing to follow its ever-evolving landscape to help guide the group's efforts optionally on macro-level strategy or specific project architecture. Well versed in one, or many disciplines material to blockchain development including, but not limited to, smart contracts, cryptography, crypto-economics, networking, consensus algorithms, distributed systems, and other related technologies. An excellent communicator across both written and verbal channels, and able to effectively convey technical concepts clearly to the appropriate audience. Able to balance open-ended, blue-sky research with actionable results. Excited by the prospect of working in a fast-paced and lean organization with evolving focuses and priorities. Kind, communicative, resourceful, self-sufficient, and able to work with internal and external stakeholders. Reliable and predictable availability. The estimated base salary for this role is $200,000 per year. Benefits include: Private Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance Travel Medical Insurance Group Pension Scheme Group Life Assurance and Income Protection Schemes Paid Parental Leave Parking and Commuter Benefits Benefits - Discretionary bonus eligibility - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care options - Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance - Voluntary Life & AD&D insurance - Paid vacation plus paid holidays - Retirement plan with employer match - Paid parental leave - Wellness Programs Annual Base Salary Range $200,000-$200,000 USD

Department: Kellogg Finance The Kellogg Finance Department is looking for highly skilled and motivated individuals to work as full-time Empirical Research Associates for a period of at least one year. We will review applications on a rolling basis, with a target initial review on October 31, 2025. (We will also continue reviewing applications received after that date until the positions are filled.) The position entails close collaboration on a number of finance projects with specific members of the department. Specifically, we are recruiting in the following areas (listed in alphabetical order by faculty sponsor); details are included in the attached pages for each position. Please indicate by checking boxes on the accompanying form the area(s) you are most interested in: * Empirical Corporate and Business History. Faculty sponsor: Carola Frydman * Finance and Development (2 positions). Faculty sponsors: Sean Higgins, Dean Karlan, Jacopo Ponticelli. * Labor and Finance, Data, Payments, and Competition in Financial Intermediation. Faculty sponsors: Maddalena Ronchi, Lulu Wang. * Empirical Corporate/Household Finance, Innovation, and Labor Economics. Faculty sponsors: David Matsa, Filippo Mezzanotti. * Macro-Finance, Technology and Labor. Faculty sponsors: Dmitris Papanikolaou, Bryan Seegmiller. * Empirical Research Generalist (2 positions). Faculty sponsor: Varies by project. Research duties vary, but may include: performing statistical analyses on large databases utilizing Stata, MATLAB, Python, R and other programming languages; designing and running experiments; scraping data from websites and non-traditional data sources; conducting literature reviews; and writing up results for presentations and publications. Previous holders of this position have participated in graduate courses at Northwestern during their time as research fellows (including macroeconomics, microeconomics, asset pricing, and real analysis) and gone on to top Ph.D. programs in economics and finance including Chicago, Princeton, Kellogg, MIT, NYU, Stanford, UC Berkeley, and Yale. The ideal candidate will have a strong quantitative background and programming skills, and the ability to work independently. Prior background in economics or finance is useful but not necessary; we welcome candidates with strong technical backgrounds who are looking for more exposure in these fields. This opportunity is ideal for candidates looking to develop their empirical and theoretical skills in preparation for pursuing a graduate program in economics or finance. Please attach the following to your application: * The form indicating which position(s) you are interested in applying to. * A cover letter briefly describing your career or academic goals, your experience as research assistant or other experience with economic research (e.g., senior thesis), and a description of your programming background; * A current CV; * Complete undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial is fine). The starting date is negotiable, but it should be no later than July 1, 2026. Salary Compensation is $25.55 per hour, and we provide standard benefits such as health insurance. Note for international applicants: Kellogg will provide the research fellow with the necessary J-1 Research Scholar visa, subject to USCIS rules and regulations. To apply, please visit: ********************************************************* Positions (listed in alphabetical order by faculty sponsors) 1) Empirical Corporate and Business History. Faculty sponsor: Carola Frydman. The position involves close collaboration on research projects on topics related to the evolution of business and financial markets over the long run, including financial and labor market inclusion, corporate governance, innovation, antitrust, and family enterprises. Research associates are expected to actively participate in project meetings and discussions with existing research teams. Research duties include: * Performing statistical analyses on large databases utilizing Stata, Python, or R * Utilizing OCR tools, data parsing, AI, and text analysis to create novel datasets (e.g., based on historical records) * Writing up results for presentations and publications * Conducting literature reviews 2) Finance and Development (2 positions). Faculty sponsors: Dean Karlan, Jacopo Ponticelli, Sean Higgins. Our research topics include financial development, financial inclusion, FinTech, climate finance in developing countries, and law and finance. For more information on the types of research projects you would be working on, please visit our websites. Research duties include: * Performing statistical analyses on large databases utilizing Stata, Python, or R * Designing and running experiments * Writing up results for presentations and publications * Conducting literature reviews 3) Labor and Finance; Data, Payments, and Competition in Financial Intermediation. Faculty sponsors: Maddalena Ronchi, Lulu Wang. The position entails close collaboration on a number of projects covering topics at the intersection between labor economics, personnel economics, and finance, often with a focus on inequality, and projects on industrial organization of the financial sector (for example, what are the effects of competition between payment systems? How is alternative data being used in consumer finance? And why are financial institutions so broad in their scope?). For more information on the types of research projects you would be working on, please visit our websites. Research duties include: * Performing statistical analyses on large databases utilizing Stata, Python, or R * Data scraping from websites and other non-traditional data sources (e.g. historical records, contracts, etc.) * Writing up results for presentations and publications * Conducting literature reviews 4) Empirical Corporate/Household Finance, Innovation, and Labor Economics. Faculty sponsors: David Matsa and Filippo Mezzanotti. Research topics include corporate finance, household finance, innovation, labor economics, and financial technology (FinTech). For more information on the types of research projects you would be working on, please visit our websites. Research duties include: * Performing statistical analyses on large databases utilizing Stata, Python, and R * Data scraping from websites and other non-traditional data sources (e.g., historical records, contracts, etc.) * Conducting literature reviews * Writing up results for presentations and publications 5) Macro-Finance, Technology and Labor. Faculty sponsors: Dimitris Papanikolaou and Bryan Seegmiller. Research topics primarily center on studying the impacts of artificial intelligence and other technologies on the risks faced by workers and firms, but may also cover other topics broadly in the intersection of technology, labor, and macro-finance. For more information on the types of research projects you would be working on, please visit the websites of Professors Papanikolaou and Seegmiller. Research duties include: * Performing statistical analyses on large databases using Stata or Python * Implementing Python-based machine learning and natural language processing tools to create economic measures from textual data * Some economic modeling may be involved (including solving models by hand or programming dynamic models) * Writing up results for presentations and publications 6) Empirical Research Generalist. Faculty sponsor: Varies by project. The position entails close collaboration on a number of finance projects with several members of the department. Research duties vary, but may include: performing statistical analyses on large databases utilizing Stata, MATLAB, Python, R and other programming languages; designing and running experiments; programming simulations of theoretical models; and proving theoretical results. Research fellows work on a variety of projects simultaneously. Prior research topics have included, among others, the importance of information on trade relations, the effect of credit cycles on housing markets, the impact of tail risk on security pricing, and the importance of financial frictions on unemployment. Applications accepted here: Apply for Job Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.

Civil Carpenter Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools. Must have knowledge of structural design, the ability to read blueprints, and simple layouts. Must have knowledge of construction trade, practices, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment and the ability to read and interpret blueprints. Other duties may be assigned. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: + Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required. + Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws. + Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment. + Erect and destruct concrete forms, scaffolding and ramps above ground level. + Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools. + Maintain records, document actions, and present written progress reports. + Construct forms or chutes for pouring concrete. + Verify trueness of structure, set grade, check for plumb, etc. + Mix, transfer and extend materials such as concrete and asphalt. + Fabricate and install concrete reinforcing bars. + Place and finish concrete. + Maintain clean job site, pick up tools/equipment, secure job site each day-eliminate potential hazards. + Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required for this Position: **Education** - no minimum education requirements. **Experience** - 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience. Austin ("The Company") is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (**************************** notice from the Department of Labor.

Provide research services to all William Blair employees to support their needs in obtaining and evaluating business and competitive data to achieve their business objectives. Determine most appropriate sources and assemble information on companies, industries, mergers and acquisitions, the economy, financial markets, executives and other topics per end user requests. Synthesize research findings and prepare and package information using optimal delivery methods and formats. Responsibilities include but may not be limited to: Develop and maintain relationships with firm employees and develop an understanding of their domestic and international business information needs. Utilize established information gathering techniques to scope research projects and determine deliverables. Evaluate available information sources, including both free and fee-based databases, and select most appropriate sources based on user information needs. Plan and execute short-term and in-depth research projects and analysis within established deadlines. Perform multiple research projects simultaneously, communicating with requestors on progress and issues that may impede success. Synthesize information research and prepare and package information using optimal delivery methods and formats. Ensure that deliverables are concise, organized and consistent with Business Information quality standards. Prepare training materials and provide instruction on research methods and resources to firm employees. Contribute to knowledge initiatives, including identifying and evaluating new information resources, contribute to research content, and cross training with co-workers. Ensure all work activities are in compliance with applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Escalate issues or complex requests, as necessary. Additional responsibilities as requested. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree required Master's Degree in Library and Information Science strongly preferred At least 3 years of experience performing research required; financial services firm experience strongly preferred Experience with database services such as LexisNexis, Factiva, S&P Market Intelligence, Pitchbook, and LSEG Workspace preferred Strong investigative research and analytical skills Proficiency conducting in-depth company, biographical, multi-industry, financial, market, legal, and regulatory research Commitment to customer service Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Ability to work independently in support of team goals This role may be hybrid or remote out of the following locations: Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Denver or New York City.

Civil Carpenter Construct, erect, install, and repair structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, using carpenter's hand tools and power tools. Must have knowledge of structural design, the ability to read blueprints, and simple layouts. Must have knowledge of construction trade, practices, procedures, techniques, tools and equipment and the ability to read and interpret blueprints. Other duties may be assigned. Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Study specifications in blueprints, sketches, or building plans to prepare project layout and determine dimensions and materials required. Shape or cut materials to specified measurements, using hand tools, machines, or power saws. Follow established safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment. Erect and destruct concrete forms, scaffolding and ramps above ground level. Remove damaged or defective parts or sections of structures and repair or replace, using hand tools. Maintain records, document actions, and present written progress reports. Construct forms or chutes for pouring concrete. Verify trueness of structure, set grade, check for plumb, etc. Mix, transfer and extend materials such as concrete and asphalt. Fabricate and install concrete reinforcing bars. Place and finish concrete. Maintain clean job site, pick up tools/equipment, secure job site each day-eliminate potential hazards. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required for this Position: Education - no minimum education requirements. Experience - 3-5 years of Journeyman level experience. Austin ("The Company") is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company's policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company's policy to comply with all federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

The Fellowship is an organization of bridge builders whose vision is that Jews and Christians will reverse their 2,000-year history of discord and replace it with a relationship marked by dialogue, understanding, respect and cooperation. Together we are able to help more than a million Jews in need each year. Our success is built on a culture that celebrates the differences in who we are, what we have experienced, and how we think. (Chicago/Hybrid) The position of Prospect Research is to research and analyze information on current and prospective Fellowship donors and prepare detailed reports for development officers to assist in the cultivation of donors. This position reports directly to the Prospect Research & Budget Manager and is based in our Chicago headquarters. We are seeking an individual with a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. A minimum of one to three years of experience as a prospect researcher within a non-profit organization, or comparable experience in non-profit development or a related field, is required. Demonstrated skills in all phases of donor research involving fee and non-fee Internet based research sources such as LexisNexis, DonorSearch, and Salesforce is preferred. Demonstrated analytical and investigative skills are preferred. Individuals with experience in biographical or genealogical research and or data management or demonstrated proficiency in a related field such as history, library science or genealogy is preferred. Essential Job Responsibilities Include: Donor Research and Reporting: Conduct in-depth research of current and prospective donors determining their propensity and capacity to give major or planned gifts. Utilize appropriate software and Internet based resources for research. Prepare detailed analysis and reports on donor profiles to support development officers' cultivation efforts. Prepare detailed briefings for management and giving officers upon request. Database Management: Record prospect research information on donor database. Trend Analysis: Providing ongoing assessment of research methods, goals and strategies. Keep abreast of trends in prospect research through training, reading industry publications, etc. Standard Operating Procedures: Develop and implement standardized, analytical approaches to prospect research rating systems. Technical & Individual Skills: Intermediate level proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point). Intermediate level proficiency in Internet research methodology. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to express self effectively and concisely. Excellent customer service skills necessary to professionally and effectively interact with staff, management and donors. Strong organization skills with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple tasks or projects with competing deadlines. Must be self-motivated, and proactive with the ability to work independently with minimal direction. Knowledge of donor types and an understanding of fundraising processes, or cycles of engagement: identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship; or a desire to learn this process. Professionalism and discretion in handling confidential donor and prospect information. Come and experience all that The Fellowship offers, including the ability to make an impact in a global nonprofit with collaborative team members, professional growth opportunities and mission focused work. We have great benefits, newly designed offices and are located on Wacker Drive, across from the Chicago Riverwalk. Please submit your resume and salary requirements. Key words: Donor Research, Prospecting, Trend Analysis We are an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

About Jump and Jump Crypto Jump Trading Group is committed to world class research. We empower exceptional talents in Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science to seek scientific boundaries, push through them, and apply cutting edge research to global financial markets. Our culture is unique. Constant innovation requires fearlessness, creativity, intellectual honesty, and a relentless competitive streak. We believe in winning together and unlocking unique individual talent by incenting collaboration and mutual respect. At Jump, research outcomes drive more than superior risk adjusted returns. We design, develop, and deploy technologies that change our world, fund start-ups across industries, and partner with leading global research organizations and universities to solve problems. Jump Crypto, the crypto division of Jump Trading Group, is committed to building and standing up critical infrastructure needed to catalyze the growth of the crypto ecosystem. We're builders, partners, and traders who take a long-term view of crypto's prospects and operate to unlock the full potential of open, community-driven networks. Since our inception as a skunkworks intern project in late 2015, we've grown into a dynamic and seasoned team of high performing players across a range of functions. Today, we play an important role in the development of some of the largest and most innovative crypto communities. As a Campus [Intern / Full-time] Researcher at Jump Crypto, you will have the opportunity to partner with senior Leaders of Jump Crypto and other senior researchers to help shape the direction of our strategic efforts. The Researcher role is dynamic. Depending on your strengths and interests, you may be looking for macro-level trends that will inform the group's future efforts, heads down on a nuanced issue advising our engineers or partners, producing valuable research reports, or advising our business development team on partnerships. You'll use your deep knowledge of the crypto industry, computer science, distributed systems, consensus algorithms, networking, game theory and other disciplines relevant to blockchain technology to help identify, vet, and propose new business initiatives. The ideal candidate will know their strengths and contribute deeply to areas where they believe they can add the most value. What You'll Do: Monitor the broader crypto landscape and identify new opportunities for Jump Crypto. Translate industry trends into actionable architecture, product, or investment strategy. Aggregate information from technical repositories, research reports, white papers, industry relationships, Jump Crypto's own data, as well as anecdotal feedback from our team or partners to produce valuable content, recommendations, or general advice to guide our group's strategy. Look to empower the broader Jump Crypto team through great research that facilitates better deals, more robust product insights for our engineers, and more strategic partnerships for our investment team. Make material contributions to Jump Crypto's partners through direct contributions or advice on code, tokenomics modeling, strategy, and other areas. Produce actionable insights on incomplete data to drive decision making on investments and product strategy. Identify early-stage opportunities for our investments, engineering, market making, and trading operations. Feed research insights on new trends (such as MEV) or projects back to the group through strong writing or effective presentations. Other duties as assigned or needed. Skills You'll Need: Obsessed with the crypto industry and willing to follow its ever-evolving landscape to help guide the group's efforts optionally on macro-level strategy or specific project architecture. Well versed in one, or many disciplines material to blockchain development including, but not limited to, smart contracts, cryptography, crypto-economics, networking, consensus algorithms, distributed systems, and other related technologies. An excellent communicator across both written and verbal channels, and able to effectively convey technical concepts clearly to the appropriate audience. Able to balance open-ended, blue-sky research with actionable results. Excited by the prospect of working in a fast-paced and lean organization with evolving focuses and priorities. Kind, communicative, resourceful, self-sufficient, and able to work with internal and external stakeholders. Reliable and predictable availability. The estimated base salary for this role is $200,000 per year. Benefits include: Private Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance Travel Medical Insurance Group Pension Scheme Group Life Assurance and Income Protection Schemes Paid Parental Leave Parking and Commuter Benefits Benefits - Discretionary bonus eligibility - Medical, dental, and vision insurance - HSA, FSA, and Dependent Care options - Employer Paid Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance - Voluntary Life & AD&D insurance - Paid vacation plus paid holidays - Retirement plan with employer match - Paid parental leave - Wellness Programs Annual Base Salary Range $200,000-$200,000 USD

Our client is seeking researchers for our real-time information flows team. We believe there is an unexploited opportunity in crypto markets reacting to real-time market moving news.What You Will Do Work with traders and researchers to identify potential news-driven trading opportunities. Maintain core themes updated by communicating material information. Maintain a detailed calendar of material events. Identify key sources of breaking news for all tracked themes. Work with developers to streamline the ingestion of key sources. Monitor content flows in real-time and alert traders, researchers to potential trading opportunities. Build high precision, recall automated alerts for themes of interest. Prioritize, enable, disable, and update alerts as market conditions change. Constantly review alerts to ensure they are relevant, robust, and resilient Direct product development of our real-time event monitoring and alerting system QA/UAT and test all releases of alerts and product to ensure they meet the firm's high standards of quality. What You Will Need Experience & Knowledge: Prior experience working in trading firms, hedge funds, market intelligence, or financial news organizations: experience in identifying and generating alpha from news. Deep understanding of real-time information flows and their impact in the price formation process. Familiarity with news dissemination, tracking high-impact sources, individuals, and topics in real-time. Familiarity with precision/recall scoring methods for optimizing alert systems. Technical & Analytical Skills: Experience using social media aggregation platforms such as X Pro (TweetDeck). Experience working with unstructured data, text analytics. Experience with market data, financial data charting, analytics. Proficiency in scripting, query languages, e.g., Python, Rust, SQL. Operational & Communication Skills: High attention to detail with the ability to keep track of various market themes simultaneously. Ability to make quick, informed decisions in high-pressure situations, including analyzing and reacting to critical market-moving events accurately. Excellent communication skills to articulate key insights and findings to traders and researchers.

We are a forward-thinking company dedicated to enhancing our capabilities in mobile fraud detection and prevention. Our goal is to stay ahead of competitors, ensuring our ongoing relevance in the market. We are looking for a passionate iOS Security Researcher to join our team and help us push the boundaries of what's possible in this field. As we aim to continuously improve our fraud prevention techniques, we need an innovative individual who can develop and enhance signals for our native iOS mobile SDK. The role involves collaborating with web and Android researchers to improve iOS Web identification accuracy and other Smart Signals, including VPN detection within iOS/Android browsers. The ideal candidate will continually explore new possibilities and develop unconventional methods to tackle fraud-related challenges. Responsibilities: Extract Raw Information: Utilize iOS developer APIs to extract data artifacts for better and stable device posture and VPN detection. Innovation and Security: Apply expertise to innovate and enhance our fraud prevention products, SDKs, and APIs. Develop methods to ensure competitors cannot reverse-engineer our findings. Documentation and PoC Code: Document findings and write non-production proof-of-concept code. Collaboration with Web Researchers: Investigate findings in mobile browsers using iOS browser APIs. Explore specific parts of the iOS for data extraction and identification. Task Prioritization: Work on tasks prioritized according to business needs, such as detecting remote device control. Act as the iOS security subject-matter expert, responsible for OS-level research and hands-on low-level tasks across the company. Requirements: Educational Background: Degree or background in security. Track Record: Proven research history demonstrated through published articles, conference talks, technical blog posts, or open-source repositories related to iOS security, reverse engineering, or mobile threat analysis. Mindset: Hacking mindset or a keen interest in security and fraud prevention. Technical Expertise: Strong grasp of iOS/mobile technology and security concepts. Experience: Experience in reverse-engineering or similar research projects. Compensation Range 175,000 - 205,000 For cash compensation, we set standard ranges for all US based roles based on function, level and geographic location, benchmarked against similar stage growth companies. In order to be compliant with local legislation, as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, we share salary ranges on all job postings regardless of desired hiring location.

Brighton Solutions is seeking a UX/UI Designer for a contract-to-hire opportunity supporting a suite of modern digital platforms and connected web applications. While this role may be performed largely remotely, candidates based in the greater Chicago area or Northwest Indiana are strongly preferred. This position partners closely with Product Management, Engineering, and key business stakeholders to deliver intuitive, accessible, and user-centered digital experiences. The ideal candidate brings strong end-to-end product design experience, from discovery and research through final UX/UI delivery. The UX/UI Designer is responsible for executing high-quality user experience and interface design across modern, responsive web applications and digital products. This role plays a key part in shaping product direction by translating user needs and business requirements into elegant, functional design solutions. Key Responsibilities Own UX/UI design execution across a portfolio of digital products and web applications. Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Managers, Engineers, Marketing, Customer Success, and IT teams. Present design concepts, prototypes, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders at all levels. Apply user-centered design principles to new features, enhancements, and system-wide improvements. Conduct, synthesize, and apply user research to inform design decisions and validate solutions. Create user flows, low- to high-fidelity wireframes, interactive prototypes, and UI specifications. Leverage qualitative and quantitative insights, including usability testing and analytics. Contribute to and extend design systems, component libraries, and accessibility standards. Ensure designs meet WCAG accessibility guidelines and usability best practices. Partner with development teams to ensure accurate implementation and smooth handoff. Identify UX issues, propose effective solutions, and iterate based on feedback. Ensure quality, consistency, and timely delivery of all UX design assets. Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Skills & Experience 3+ years of experience in UX, UI, or Product Design in an enterprise environment Portfolio showcasing at least three real-world case studies demonstrating end-to-end design work. Proficiency with Figma (or similar tools), including auto-layout, component libraries, variables, and prototyping. Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and accessibility standards (WCAG). Experience creating user flows, wireframes, and interactive prototypes. Experience conducting user research and translating insights into design outcomes. Ability to communicate design decisions effectively to technical and non-technical audiences. Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional product and engineering teams. Curiosity and willingness to stay current with UX tools, technologies, and design patterns. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with HTML/CSS or front-end development concepts. Experience designing for B2B or enterprise SaaS platforms. Experience contributing to or working within scaled design systems. Background in graphic design, asset creation, motion design, or video editing. This position can be performed on a hybrid-remote basis, however candidates should be based in the Greater Chicago area or Northwest Indiana. Compensation is targeted at $70,000-$80,000 and is offered with optional benefits including medical, dental, life insurance and 401(k).

Graduate research assistants are generally assigned to individual faculty members to assist with their research, and the majority of the assigned duties are tied to this research. The nature of the assistance varies by discipline and can involve a variety of activities such as: 1. Library work 2. Proposal writing 3. Data gathering 4. Data analysis This position will assist faculty with grant related research. Salary Rate / Pay Rate $1348 monthly stipend Required Qualifications 1. Must be an admitted degree seeking graduate student in Hydrogeology Master's program at Illinois State University 2. BS in Geology or related discipline 3. Eligible for appointment as per the requirements in the Graduate Assistant Handbook which can be found at ***************************************************** Work Hours Will be determined by the supervising faculty. Proposed Starting Date Per specific offer letter or to be determined by supervising faculty Required Applicant Documents Resume, Cover letter, Reference List Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply" Special Instructions for Applicants Benefits for Graduate Assistants can be found in the Graduate Assistant Handbook. Note: If you have not yet been assigned a University ID, but are interested in applying for this graduate assistantship, please proceed with the graduate assistant application process. For the first question regarding your University ID, simply enter in nine (9) zeros (e.g., 000000000). You must be eligible for employment in the United States and at Illinois State University and/or for the number of hours required for the position. Illinois State University student employees are restricted to no more than 28 hours per week of on-campus employment for all positions held. International students are restricted by their visa status to no more than 20 hours per week of on-campus employment when the university is in session but may work up to 28 hours per week when the university is not in session. Please contact the Office of International Student and Scholar Services for guidance on visa restrictions on work hours. The University cannot grant exceptions to visa status rules/laws. Contact Information for Applicants Laura Roethle, ***************** Important Information for Applicants This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources. Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at **************. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence. If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at **************. Application Opened: 01/13/2026 09:00 AM CST Application Closes: