Predoctoral Scholar

uchicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago invites applications for a full-time Predoctoral Scholar to join Professor Blattman’s research team in Chicago. The role centers on building statistical models and applying econometric analyses to large-scale social policy projects.

Candidates should hold a college degree, have experience with R or Stata, possess strong quantitative skills, and be able to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Salary is $55,000 with standard benefits and 37.5 weekly hours.

Qualifications

• Education: college or university degree in a related field.
• Experience with statistical programming languages (R and/or Stata) preferred.
• Strong quantitative skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Builds statistical models for a variety of research projects.
• Implements empirical econometric strategies and analytical approaches to solving specific research questions.
• Conducts literature reviews.
• Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts, presentations, and other documents.
• Works in collaboration with members of the research team and policy partners.
• Maintains technical and administrative support for research projects.

Skills

Statistical programming (R, Stata)

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Department

Harris School Pre-Docs, Temps and Non-Student Research Assistants

About the Department

Why Policy? For a better world. Why Harris Public Policy? Because when it comes to better policymaking, evidence matters. We work at the frontiers of data collection and analysis, using the latest technology and social science methods to design policies that work for society. We conduct rigorous inquiry in an environment of innovation and risk taking. We collaborate across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, adopting new methodologies to drive better solutions. We engage with our city, our world, and our leaders every day to evaluate and test our ideas. And we lead with our passion for driving social change, knowing that passion alone does not equal impact.

Job Summary

Professor Chris Blattman seeks a full-time Predoctoral Scholar with strong econometric skills to work on large-scale social policy research projects.

Responsibilities

• Builds statistical models for a variety of research projects.
• Implements empirical econometric strategies and analytical approaches to solving specific research questions.
• Conducts literature reviews.
• Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts, presentations, and other documents.
• Works in collaboration with members of the research team and policy partners.
• Maintains technical and administrative support for research projects.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: Demonstrated experience working with statistical programming languages (e.g., R and/or Stata).
• Technical Skills or Knowledge: Experience in data analysis.
• Strong quantitative skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

Preferred Competencies

• Prior research assistantship(s) in economics, public policy, or related quantitative social science fields.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Ability to work carefully with sensitive and confidential data.
• Ability to work with large, complex, and/or administrative datasets.

Working Conditions

Predoctoral Scholar will be based out of Chicago, IL.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• Reference Contact Information (2) (required)

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Job Family

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Range

$55,000.00 The 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

Yes The 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 the Benefits Guidebook .

Posting Statement

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