Research Assistant - Tepper School of Business

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established university seeks a motivated Research Assistant to support innovative research initiatives. This role involves obtaining and analyzing data, utilizing statistical software, and contributing to the production of academic publications. The Tepper School of Business values flexibility, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity, making it an ideal environment for those passionate about research. If you are eager to engage with diverse partners and contribute to impactful projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 0-1 year of research experience.
• Ability to work independently and solve problems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and manipulate data from various sources.
• Construct and analyze data using statistical software packages.
• Assist with the production of working papers and publications.

Skills

Statistical Software (Stata, SAS)

Python Programming

Data Analysis

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Stata

SAS

Job description

The Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University is renowned for its interdisciplinary research and innovative approaches to scientific problems, leveraging strengths in social sciences. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Research Assistant to support research initiatives under the supervision of Dr. Matthew Denes, Assistant Professor of Finance.

Core responsibilities include:

1. Obtaining and manipulating data from various sources
2. Constructing and analyzing data using statistical software packages
3. Assisting with the production of working papers and publications

We value flexibility, excellence, passion, inclusion, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity. The ideal candidate will interact effectively with a diverse range of internal and external partners, demonstrating high integrity and alignment with our mission.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree required
2. 0-1 year of research experience required

Technical skills:

1. Proficiency with statistics software such as Stata or SAS
2. Familiarity with programming languages like Python
3. Ability to work independently to solve problems

Additional requirements:

• Successful background check

This position is open on a rolling basis.