Research Professional
About the department
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges. Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment. Chicago Booth is proud to claim:
- 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.
Job Summary
Research Professionals work with faculty to collect data, maintain databases, conduct statistical analysis, and provide other support associated with faculty research. 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.
- Creates charts, tables, and descriptive text for presentations.
- Maintains databases, reviews background materials, and performs preliminary research.
- Obtains and organizes information for research from other academic institutions and practitioners.
- Proofreads and edits citations of research reports, working papers, and publications.
- Maintains effective communication with all members of the faculty and outside institutions.
- Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
- Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens.
- Conducts literature reviews.
- Aids in the preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Education
- Minimum Qualifications: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
- Experience: A minimum of one year of relevant research experience.
- Technical Skills Or Knowledge: Demonstrated proficiency in R, STATA, Python, or a related software.
Work Experience
- Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in a field relevant to the research being conducted by start date.
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Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
Working Conditions
- This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$59,000.00 - $62,000.00
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Job Family
Research
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5