About the role
Visiting Research Specialist - CS (Dillenburg)
Location: Chicago, IL, US · Posted: 10/13/2026 · Closes: 10/30/2026 · Reference: 20887
Position Summary This position contributes to the design and delivery of research projects and collaborates with researchers to develop, execute and interpret research projects. Performs complex laboratory and data collection techniques. Duties Responsibilities Collaborate with Principle Investigator and researchers to develop objectives and design of research projects and proposals. Formulate and conduct scientific experiments and analyses. Performs complex data collection and laboratory techniques. Analyze and evaluate test and research results. Replicate, refine and add new research approaches based on project needs. Test, customize and implement new methods, procedures and techniques. Develop and write advanced, comprehensive experimental protocols. Monitor project developments on an ongoing basis. Propose and implement changes as needed. Contribute material, prepare results and assist in the writing of research findings for publications, papers, presentations, grants, and other documents for publication. Assist principal investigator in grant and manuscript submission. Guide, train and advise lower level researchers and students on techniques, methods and procedures. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES Research Develop objectives and design of research and data collection procedures. Conceptualize, initiate and execute research goals for project. Conduct and coordinate advanced research experiments. Analyze and interpret data and results and refine experimental design. Develop and write advanced experimental protocols Evaluate current developments and research findings to determine their potential applicability to research projects. Replicate, refine and add/develop new research approaches based on project needs. Advise on new direction for research based on experimental results. Communications Monitor project developments on an ongoing basis and implement changes as needed. Prepare, organize and communicate research results. Write papers, grants, and other documents for publication based on research findings. Author and co-author articles for publication and present at scientific symposia and conferences. Staff Management May act as supervisor or team lead in directing and coordinating the work of lower level staff/students. Guide, train and advise lower-level researchers and students on techniques, methods and procedures. Plan, assign and review work of staff/students to ensure that group objectives are met. Hire, train, develop and manage staff/students to ensure that a qualified staff exists to meet group objectives. Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
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