Top 425 Researcher Jobs in Chicago, IL

Senior User Experience Researcher
BMO Financial —Chicago, IL
- $88,800 - $165,600 a year
- Part-time
- 5 years
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
2d
Policy Researcher
Illinois Policy Institute —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Databases
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Policy Researcher (Poverty and Opportunity)
Illinois Policy Institute —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- Office
- Databases
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Policy Researcher
Illinois Policy —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Databases
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Mixed Methods Disability Researcher
American Institutes for Research —Chicago, IL
- $92,700 - $113,000 a year
- Email
- Remote
- Master's degree
- Databases
- Doctor of Philosophy
11d
Archives Technician
US National Archives and Records Administration —Chicago, IL
- $56,409 - $73,333 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Bachelor of Science
- Pass drug screening
- Flexible schedule
8d
Program Officer, President’s Office
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation —Chicago, IL
- From $120,700 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Public speaking
- Health insurance
Cross-Foundation Program Officer
John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation —Chicago, IL
- From $120,700 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Health insurance
Product Design Researcher
Epsilon —Chicago, IL
- $73,500 - $136,500 a year
- Email
- Hybrid work
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Psychology
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
LAB TECHNICIAN
IMC Financial Markets —Chicago, IL
- $100,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Hand tools
UX Researcher ( Chicagoland-based Contractor)
Bold Insight —Chicago, IL
- Contract
- Google Workspace
- Management
- Mid-level
Medicaid Researcher, Healthcare Innovations
American Institutes for Research —Chicago, IL
- $96,100 - $128,100 a year
- Email
- Remote
- Master's degree
- SQL
- Doctor of Philosophy
Student Researcher, BS/MS, Winter/Summer 2026
Google —Chicago, IL
- $98,000 - $131,000 a year
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- English
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Senior Researcher, Healthcare Innovations
American Institutes for Research —Chicago, IL
- $122,000 - $162,700 a year
- Email
- Remote
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
UX Researcher
GT Independence —Chicago, IL
- $90,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Senior level
- 4 years
- Communication skills
- Paid time off
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10d
RESEARCH SCIENTIST II (Center for Victim Studies)
State of Illinois —Chicago, IL
- $5,572 - $7,898 a month
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Mid-level
20h
XLab Project Associate
The University of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $33 - $40 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Pass drug screening
- Research
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Research Assistant
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center —Chicago, IL
- $16.60 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Neurology
- Communication skills
8d
Senior Researcher, Suicide Prevention and Safety Outcomes
American Institutes for Research —Chicago, IL
- $126,000 - $154,000 a year
- Email
- Remote
- 3 years
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
Strategic Projects Associate
Corgi Insurance —Chicago, IL
- $60,000 - $200,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Communication skills

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Senior User Experience Researcher

BMO Financial -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Part-time
$88,800 - $165,600 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Health insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Product development research management
Quantitative applied research
Qualitative data analysis
5 years
Research project design
Collaboration with product development teams
Analysis skills
Research report preparation
Budget planning
Decision making
Behavior analysis
Data-driven problem-solving
Design thinking
User research for product design
Usability feedback collection
Business requirements
Benchmarking
Senior level
RMF
Research findings presentation
Communication skills
Banking
Technical Proficiency
Ethnographic research
Negotiation
Customer surveys
Risk management framework
Primary market research

Full Job Description

Application Deadline:

07/21/2026

Address:

320 S Canal Street

Job Family Group:

Customer Solutions

We are looking for a Senior User Experience Researcher with strong quantitative and mixed-methods research expertise to help shape and optimize the digital banking experience. In this role, you will lead end-to-end research initiatives, leveraging experimentation, analytics, behavioral analysis, and causal inference to uncover customer insights and drive product decisions. Partnering closely with product, design, and engineering teams, you'll translate complex business and user questions into actionable research, influence strategic outcomes, and champion a user-centered approach across the organization. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, communicates insights effectively to stakeholders, and turns product questions into clear hypotheses, success metrics, well-designed studies, and actionable insights

Understands how new consumer and business customers approach search, evaluation, and selection of a banking solution. Strategically negotiates design solutions in relation to business goals. Helps organizations through a better understanding of the customer use preferences and needs by analyzing “Voice of the Customer”. Designs and facilitates research programs,analyzes data to deliver unique insights. Connects research questions and insights that bring out intuitive designs and support strategy and product development. Collaborates with Design, Marketing, Product and Technology stakeholders both inside and outside of the team.

Defines and executes a comprehensive research plan.
Identifies best method or mix of quantitative and qualitative methods based on priorities, research questions, timeline, and resourcing.
Collects and analyzes user behavior through lab studies, field visits, ethnography, surveys, benchmark studies, server logs and online experiments.
Identifies and incorporates complex technical and business requirements into research and helps advocate research findings to diverse audiences through written reports and in-person presentations.
Develops budgets and timelines for research projects.
Presents findings to designers, developers, and other stakeholders and concludes on the action plan.
Focus is primarily on business/group within BMO; may have broader, enterprise-wide focus.
Provides specialized consulting, analytical and technical support.
Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
Works independently and regularly handles non-routine situations.
Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
Take measured risks while protecting the bank by applying our Risk Management Framework in the execution of your role, in line with our Risk Culture and within our approved Risk Appetite, making sound and risk informed decisions that align to business strategy, protect assets, and adhere to applicable policy documents (Frameworks, Policies, Standards, Procedures and Supporting documents), laws and regulations.

Qualifications:

Foundational level of proficiency:

Transdisciplinary thinking.

Intermediate level of proficiency:

Creative thinking.
Emotional Agility.
Verbal & written communication skills.
Collaboration & team skills.
Analytical and problem solving skills.
Data driven decision making.

Advanced level of proficiency:

User Research.
Research, information synthesis and data analysis.
User Behaviour.
User experience (UX) design.
Design Thinking.
Customer centricity.
Typically between 5 - 7 years of relevant experience and post-secondary degree in related field of study or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Deep knowledge and technical proficiency gained through extensive education and business experience.

Salary:

$88,800.00 - $165,600.00

Pay Type:

Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

Salaries will vary based on factors such as location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role, and may include a commission structure. Salaries for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on number of hours regularly worked. For commission roles, the salary listed above represents BMO Financial Group’s expected target for the first year in this position.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at http://jobs.bmo.com/us/en

BMO is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other legally protected characteristics. We also consider applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

BMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.

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Researcher jobs in Chicago, IL

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