Principal Researcher

Care2Prevent; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

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Job summary

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is seeking a Principal Researcher to support Veronika Rockova’s research. The role involves collaborating on scholarly work, presenting at academic conferences, and contributing to data analysis and manuscript preparation.

Minimum qualifications include a PhD (or ABD with PhD by start) and strong skills in R, Python, LaTeX, and C/C++. This is a hybrid Chicago-based position offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Proficiency in R, Python, LaTeX, and C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Conducts collaborative research with faculty to be presented at academic forums and published in peer-reviewed journals.
• Collects data and conducts statistical analysis.
• Writes reports, articles and manuscripts.
• Designs and manages databases and guides data collection, evaluation and analysis.

Skills

R

Python

LaTeX

C/C++

Education

ABD status by start date

PhD by start date

PhD after one year of employment

Job description

## Principal ResearcherApply: Hybrid: Chicago, IL: Full time: Posted Today: JR35457**Department**Booth Faculty Research - 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. For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.**Job Summary**The Principal Researcher provides a supportive research environment to a highly qualified recent PhD. The Principal Researcher collaborates with Veronika Rockova to enable Professor Rockova’s research under her direction. The PR will be a major collaborator on scholarly work, and may be required to present that research at academic conferences.**Responsibilities*** Conducts collaborative research with faculty to be presented at academic forums and published in peer-reviewed academic journals.* Collects data and conducts statistical analysis.* Conducts literature reviews and performs research.* Uses subject matter and best practices knowledge to perform lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Works independently to assist with project design.* Guides data collection, evaluation and analysis. Designs and manages databases. Writes reports, articles and manuscripts.* 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 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.**Certifications:****---****Preferred Qualifications** **Education:*** ABD status by start date.* PhD by start date in a field relevant to the research being conducted.* PhD after one year of employment.**Experience:*** Relevant research experience.**Technical Skills or Knowledge:*** Proficiency in R, Python, LaTeX, and C/C++.**Preferred Competencies*** Outstanding verbal and written skills.* Organizational and attention to detail skills.* Work independently with little supervision.* Self-motivated disposition.**Working Conditions*** This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.**Application Documents*** Resume/CV (required)* Cover letter (required)The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions. When applying, the document(s) **MUST** be uploaded via the **My Experience** page, in the section titled **Application Documents** of the application.**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**$75,000.00The 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**YesThe 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**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. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. 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