RESEARCH SCIENTIST II

​Agency: Criminal Justice Information Authority
Class Title: RESEARCH SCIENTIST II - 38232 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Closing Date/Time: 02/13/2025
Salary: Anticipated starting salary $5,179 monthly; Full Range $5,179 - $7,341 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC062

 

 

 

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.

Posting Identification Number  44431 

 

 

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 disseminates research findings to advance knowledge and programming in areas such as criminology, public health, victim studies, and violence prevention in the state of Illinois
• Assist with improving data collection and reporting systems for diverse criminal justice and victim service stakeholders and practitioners
• 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 anthropology, biochemistry, chemistry, medicine, physiology, psychology, sociology, behavioral science, criminal justice, criminology, statistics, mathematics or a related science; or admission into a Ph.D. program in anthropology, biochemistry, chemistry, medicine, physiology, psychology, sociology, behavioral science, criminal justice, criminology, statistics, mathematics or a related science

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers knowledge of scientific research methods equivalent to one year of experience conducting research
• Prefers excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to identify solutions for improved data collection and reporting tools and systems as demonstrated by experience drafting and/or adapting data collection instruments, tools, or procedures to better meet data collection needs
• Prefers excellent verbal and written communication skills as demonstrated by experience drafting papers, articles, reports, or presentations
• Prefers ability to prepare reports, presentations, and data visualizations using quantitative and qualitative datasets as demonstrated by experience drafting research papers, reports, or articles, AND developing research presentations or data visualizations
• Prefers ability to deliver pr