RESEARCH SCIENTIST II (Center for Victim Studies)

Job Requisition ID: 51378 Opening Date: Closing Date: 07/24/2026​Agency: Criminal Justice Information AuthorityClass Title: RESEARCH SCIENTIST II - 38232 Skill Option: Behavioral Sciences Bilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated starting salary $5572 monthly; Full Range $5572 - $7898monthlyJob Type: SalariedCategory: Full Time County: CookNumber of Vacancies: 1Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. Why Work for Illinois? Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.Position Overview We are looking for a passionate research scientist to make change and foster improvements to justice and community well-being in the state of Illinois. Use your research skills to examine public programs and data trends to better inform and advance the state’s understanding of crucial criminal justice issues. Be a leader in translating research data, findings, and implications to state and local policymakers, practitioners, and communities for positive change. Essential Functions Plans and conducts research studies and program evaluation activities to advance knowledge and programming in areas such as criminology, public health, victim studies, and violence prevention in the state of Illinois. Disseminates research findings via written reports, presentations, and data visualizations. Provides training and support to internal and external entities on collecting and interpreting data and using data for planning and evaluation purposes. Establishes and maintains work-related professional contacts with internal and external entities, including researchers, stakeholders, and practitioners. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires a master’s degree in criminology, criminal justice, sociology, psychology, public health, public policy, social work, statistics, or a related field; or Requires admission into a Ph.D. program in criminology, criminal justice, sociology, psychology, public health, public policy, social work, statistics, or a related field. Preferred Qualifications Prefers basic proficiency conducting reserch utilizing scientific research methods. Prefers two years of experience demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication skills as demonstrated by experience drafting papers, articles, reports, or presentations. Prefers intermediate proficiency preparing reports, presentations, and data visualizations using quantitative and qualitative datasets Prefers basic proficiency utilizing analytic software (e.g., SPSS, R, Nvivo). Prefers one year of experience demonstrating the ability to establish and maintain working relationships with agency staff and stakeholders, researchers, and practitioners in government agencies, researchers/research institutions, or community-based organizations. Prefers two years of experience delivering presentations and/or trainings to various professional and lay groups as demonstrated by experience giving presentations at local, regional, or national conferences or workshops. Prefers working knowledge of Institutional Review Boards and human subjects of research protection equivalent to experience leading or providing research support for one IRB approved research study. Conditions of Employment Requires proper documentation for approved work in the United States Requires ability to travel. Requires a valid and current driver’s license. Requires ability to pass a background check. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pmWork Location: 60 E Van Buren, Chicago, Illinois, 60605Agency Contact: View email address on click.appcast.io Posting Group: Public Safety This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs). Agency Statement: ICJIA responds to community needs with research and federal and state grants administration. ICJIA administers over 100 million dollars in grants, including the R3 (restore, reinvest, renew) grants (funded through the tax on legalized cannabis), state violence prevention grants, and federal grants including under the Violence Against Women Act and the Victims of Crime Act. ICJIA convenes groups and collaborates on efforts to reform the criminal justice system. ICJIA leads criminal justice reform efforts by supporting policy makers through research.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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