Field-Experiment Project Lead & Systems Coordinator

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a Temporary Research Project Coordinator to oversee a large-scale field experiment on labor market discrimination. This role blends project management, technical operations, and research administration under Professor Evan Rose.

Ideal for early-career candidates with strong organizational, technical, or project management skills; master's graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; master's preferred in related fields.
• Experience coordinating complex field experiments is a plus.
• Experience managing multiple priorities and stakeholders is required.
• Background in CS, data science, or related technical field preferred.
• Ability to work independently and proactively.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of a large, complex field experiment.
• Coordinate relationships with external vendors and research partners.
• Develop project plans and track milestones.
• Oversee development and maintenance of custom software used in the study.
• Administer project software and ensure systems run reliably.
• Document software systems and operational workflows.
• Monitor progress and resolve operational challenges.
• Coordinate study activities to ensure data quality.
• Organize meetings and communicate status to the team.
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independent work

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in economics or related fields

Bachelor's degree with relevant experience

Tools

Project tracking software

Research software

Job description

The University of Chicago is seeking a Temporary Research Project Coordinator to oversee a large-scale field experiment on labor market discrimination. This role blends project management, technical operations, and research administration under Professor Evan Rose.

Ideal for early-career candidates with strong organizational, technical, or project management skills; master's graduates are encouraged to apply.