Predoctoral Finance Research Associate | Data & Policy

University of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 56,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School invites applications for a Predoctoral Research Specialist at the Rodney White Center for Financial Research. The role supports quantitative research in monetary policy, public finance, and corporate finance, under guidance from finance professors.

This two-year position offers hands-on data work and exposure to diverse finance topics. Applicants should have a BA/BS in a related field, demonstrated research experience, and proficiency in Stata, R, or

Qualifications

• BA/BS or equivalent in Economics, Finance, Business, Public Policy, Math, or Stats.
• Independent research experience such as undergrad assistantships or thesis work.
• Proficiency in statistical software such as Stata, R, or Python.
• Ability to analyze data, create visualizations, and write reports.
• Full-time, two-year term for recent graduates aiming for economics/finance PhD.

Responsibilities

• Support quantitative research in financial economics.
• Work closely with Finance Professors Gideon Bornstein, Sasha Indarte, Sergio Salgado.
• Gain hands-on experience with data collection and quantitative analysis.
• Engage with Wharton research community and seminars.

Skills

Statistics software (Stata/R/Python)

Data analysis

Report writing

Independent work

Finance/Econ research interest

Education

BA/BS in Economics/Finance/Business/Public Policy/Math/Statistics

Undergraduate research experience

Tools

Stata

R

Python

Job description

University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School invites applications for a Predoctoral Research Specialist at the Rodney White Center for Financial Research. The role supports quantitative research in monetary policy, public finance, and corporate finance, under guidance from finance professors.

This two-year position offers hands-on data work and exposure to diverse finance topics. Applicants should have a BA/BS in a related field, demonstrated research experience, and proficiency in Stata, R, or