Predoctoral Scholar

About the role

The Data and Democracy Lab, under the direction of PI Moon Duchin, seeks to train a new generation of research leaders through a predoctoral program that will position them strongly for PhD study in data science with social impact. These two-year, in-person positions will provide a bridge from broad undergraduate education to more specialized doctoral programs.

Responsibilities

• Applies mathematical and computational ideas to the study of voting, elections, and collective decision making.
• Participates in research projects.
• Writes and publishes reports and research papers.
• Develops and tests research code for open-source software packages.
• Works in collaboration with members of the research team and policy partners.
• Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
• Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens.
• Conducts literature reviews.
• Affords assistance with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Education

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Statement of interest (2-3 pages) that covers relevant parts of the candidate’s background, college experience, description of past projects, and possible research directions. Should describe the candidate’s fit for this position and address planned career trajectory and list names of recommendation writers. (required)
• Lets of Recommendation (preferred)
• Unofficial Transcript (required)

Job Family

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Pay Rate Type

Salary

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Range

$50,000.00

Benefits Eligible

Yes

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, 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 the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.