Job Description

Join the University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Research Professional, EPIC

Apply to this exciting opportunity with the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, the Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics, the Harris School of Public Policy, or the University of Chicago Law School.

Pay Range

$59,000.00/yr - $62,000.00/yr (salary)

Job Summary

The Research Professional will handle all stages of research, from data collection (tabular and spatial formats) to algorithm development, statistical analysis, simulation runs, manuscript and presentation preparation, and compliance with institutional, state, and federal policies.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and analyzes data.
• Writes or finalizes replicable data files or scripts for publication.
• Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates; analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures.
• Assists with writing data analysis plans and contributes to preparing study registration documents.
• Supports the implementation of field experiments, including design and implementation of surveys and monitoring data quality.
• Supports grant and policy report writing and assists with drafting presentations of research findings.
• Transcribes and codes data; develops data collection instruments; presents research; recruits and schedules research subjects; acquires higher?level skills and knowledge in the process.
• Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
• Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens; conducts literature reviews; assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts, and other documents.
• Installs, sets up, and performs experiments; interacts with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Maintains recruiting and scheduling of research subjects; assists with developing or amending study protocols, data collection tools, building databases, and providing general administrative support; possesses general awareness of research techniques or methods, regulatory policies, procedures, and the relevant scientific field.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

College or university degree in a related field.

Work Experience

Knowledge and skills developed through less than 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in economics, public policy, or a related field.
• Masters degree in economics, public policy, or a related field.
• Advanced coursework in economics or mathematics.

Experience

• 3 months to one year of work experience in a related job discipline; coursework experience may be counted as relevant experience.
• Background in econometrics.
• Familiarity with analyzing large data sets and applying econometric methods.
• Previous research assistance experience contributing meaningfully to faculty research.

Technical Skills or Knowledge

• Knowledge of machine learning techniques in data analysis.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis packages such as Stata, R, or Python.
• Advanced knowledge of research techniques and methods in the relevant scientific field.

Preferred Competencies

• Understanding of academia and higher education in a research and teaching environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Enthusiasm for working both independently and as a team member.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Working Conditions

• In?person, office?based role on Hyde Park campus.
• Eligible for a partially remote work schedule.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• Two Professional References Contact Information (required)

When applying, upload the documents via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Other
• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industry: Higher Education
• Weekly hours: 37.5
• FLSA status: Exempt
• Health screen required: No
• Motor vehicle record inquiry required: No
• Drug test required: No
• Benefits eligible: Yes
• Pay range: $59,000.00 - $62,000.00
• Posting statement: The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.

Health and Background Screening

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment; the University evaluates each case individually based on the nature, circumstances, and timing of the offense.

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Contact for Accommodation

Job seekers needing reasonable accommodations to complete the application process should call 773?702?5800 or submit a request via the Applicant Inquiry Form.

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