Research Professional
- Chicago, IL
- $59,000-62,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
-an unmatched faculty.
-degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents.
-a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni.
-strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment.For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.Job Summary The Stigler Center for the Study of the Economy and the State is looking for highly skilled and motivated individuals to work as full-time Research Professionals starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. Research Professionals work with the Stigler Center Faculty Director and other affiliated faculty to collect and manage data, maintain databases, conduct statistical analyses and provide other key research support associated with faculty research and teaching.This position is expected to last one year with the possibility of a second.Responsibilities
- Collects data, conducts complex statistical analysis, writes statistical software programs, and organizes the presentation of results.
- Assists with writing, editing, and preparation of working papers, citations, literature reviews, and other documents.
- Creates charts, tables, and descriptive text for the Stigler Center Faculty Director, the Stigler Center publication ProMarket, and other Booth faculty.
- Maintains databases, reviews background materials, and performs preliminary research.
- Coordinates research tasks with research assistants and interns.
- Staffs and supports Stigler Center conferences, programs, and other activities.
- Assists in preparation of teaching material and course packets.
- 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.
- Performs other related work as needed.
2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.Certifications:---Preferred QualificationsEducation:
- Bachelor’s degree in economics or a related quantitative field such as statistics, mathematics, finance, or computer science.
- Training in economics through the intermediate theory level.
- Training in econometrics or mathematical statistics.
- At least one year of research or other directly related experience.
- Proficient with statistical software and programming languages such as STATA, R, and Python. Create reproducible, well-documented projects and manage advanced codebases.
- Handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Work independently as well as with others and meet deadlines under pressure.
- Problem-solving skills and eagerness to take on challenges.
- This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
FLSA Status Exempt
Pay Range $59,000.00 - $62,000.00The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.Benefits Eligible YesThe University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in thePosting StatementThe University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, 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. For additional information please see theJob seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request viaAll offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.