Research Associate
UNSW
Chicago, IL · $118k–$126k a year · Posted November 3, 2026
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Where Chicago, IL ranks
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November 2026
- #1Best cities for government pay after cost of living$146k · of 18
- #1Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Midwest684 jobs · of 51
- #1Cities with the most jobs that do not need a four-year degree in the Great Lakes684 jobs · of 36
- #1Best cities for software and engineering jobs in the Midwest1,140 openings · of 59
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- #1Best all-round cities for mid-career professionals in the Midwest80 / 100 · of 20
Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $122,000 a year. Across 93 open research associate listings that state pay, the middle half runs $60,000 to $95,000 and the median is $73,500. That is 66% above the median, above the middle half of those listings.
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About the job
...One of Australia’s leading research & teaching universities Vibrant campus life with a strong sense of community & inclusion Enjoy a career that makes a difference by collaborating & learning from the best This Job is based in Australia At UNSW, we pride ourselves on...