Postdoctoral Research Associate Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Postdoctoral Research Associate make in Chicago, IL? The average Postdoctoral Research Associate salary in Chicago, IL is $70,025 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $61,739 and $78,417. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Nuclear Data Science Postdoctoral Research Associate

Idaho National Laboratory - Idaho Falls , ID

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking a well-qualified Postdoctoral Research Associate with experience in data analytics, data science, engineering or a comparable discipline for the ...

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Intelligent Systems Postdoctoral Research Associate

Idaho National Laboratory - Idaho Falls , ID

The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking a well-qualified Postdoctoral Research Associate in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, computational engineering, or comparable engineering ...

Energy Central - 23 days ago

Energy Supply Chain Postdoctoral Research Associate

Idaho National Laboratory - Idaho Falls , ID

Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking a well-qualified Postdoctoral Associate in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Operations Research, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Science ...

Energy Central - 30 days ago

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Basic Medical Sciences (College of Medicine - Phoenix)

University of Arizona - Tucson , AZ

Formulate research methods and develop research criteria.Foster collaborations within the Department and with other units across the University.Maintain accurate and detailed records of all ...

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Postdoctoral Associate

The University of New Mexico - Albuquerque , NM

A postdoctoral training position is available in the laboratory of Dr. Laura Gonzalez Bosc at the ... The position is funded by ASERT IRACDA K12 NIH grant NIH T32-funded Cardiovascular Research ...

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Post Doctoral Research Associate

Colorado Center For Reproductive Medicine - Lone Tree , CO

Postdoctoral Research Associate CCRM Research has an opportunity for a highly motivated Ph.D graduate with interest and experience in mammalian embryology and development. The research focuses on the ...

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What does a Postdoctoral Research Associate do?

Common responsibilities of a Postdoctoral Research Associate

Review scientific literature on adaptive imaging devices, image processing, machine learning and tissue clearing.

February 22, 2023

Develop high performance lithium-ion batteries, plan and conduct research, supervise undergraduate students, prepare manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed publications, prepare reports and papers for group meetings.

February 28, 2023

Assist with research grant proposals and provide publishable reports for conference and journal presentation.

March 27, 2023

Provides guidance to laboratory staff in one or more laboratory areas, including technicians, support and auxiliary staff.

April 02, 2023

Participate in joint projects involving faculty, junior lab personnel, and graduate students.

April 26, 2023

Demonstrated commitment to work within a diverse environment and interact openly with individuals of different backgrounds.

April 30, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Postdoctoral Research Associate in Chicago, IL

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61739

78417

70025

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61946

78786

70324

What is the average salary for Postdoctoral Research Associate in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Postdoctoral Research Associate in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Postdoctoral Research Associate ranges from $61,739 to $78,417 with the average base salary of $70,025. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,946 to $78,786 with the average total cash compensation of $70,324.

View Average Salary for Postdoctoral Research Associate as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$70,025	$61,739 - $78,417
Bonus	$299	$207 - $368
Total Pay	$70,324	$61,946 - $78,786

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Postdoctoral Research Associate Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,086 - $78,858	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,086 - $78,858	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,015 - $78,769	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,062 - $78,829	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,062 - $78,829	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,673 - $77,064	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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