Research Professional, BFI

The University Of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution seeks a Research Professional who will report to faculty members and be involved in all stages of research. The role requires data collection, statistical analysis, and preparation of reports and manuscripts. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree in a related field and possess skills in econometrics and data analysis using software like R, Python, and Stata. This position offers competitive pay and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of work experience in a related discipline.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis.
• Experience with data sets and machine learning.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes data for research projects.
• Writes reports and manuscripts.
• Ensures compliance with research regulations.

Skills

Econometrics

Statistical analysis using R or Python

Data cleaning and organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master’s degree in economics or public policy

Tools

Stata

R

Python

Job description

**Department**BFI - Research**About the Department**The Becker Friedman Institute for Economics (BFI) works with the Chicago Economics community to turn its evidence-based research into real-world impact. BFI takes a unique approach to bridging the divide between academic researchers and decision-makers in the business community and government by translating and packaging the rigorous work of the Chicago Economics community into accessible formats, and proactively sharing those findings with relevant decision-makers and thought leaders around the globe. BFI is a collaborative platform serving the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, the Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics, the Harris School of Public Policy, and the Law School. The Predoctoral Research in Economics Program (PREP) is intended to serve as a bridge between college and graduate school for students interested in empirical economics. The program offers unique research and professional training opportunities at the University of Chicago. For more information visit https://bfi.uchicago.edu and https://bfi.uchicago.edu/info-for/prep/.**Job Summary**The Research Professional will report to an BFI-affiliated faculty member at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, the Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics, the Harris School of Public Policy, or the University of Chicago Law School. The Research Professional’s responsibilities will span all stages of research, including collecting data of in both tabular and spatial formats, developing algorithms that clean and organize data, conducting statistical analyses, running simulations, and preparing manuscripts and presentations. This role performs routine assignments related to scientific research projects. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Writes articles, reports and manuscripts. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings.**Responsibilities*** Cleans and analyzes data.* Writes or finalizes replicable data files or scripts for publication.* Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures.* Assists with writing data analysis plans and contributes to preparing study registration documents.* Supports the implementation of field experiments including supporting the design and implementation of surveys, and monitoring the quality of data collected, when needed.* Supports with writing of grant and policy reports and assists with drafting presentations of research findings.* Takes responsibility for the following non-laboratory duties: transcribing and coding data; developing data collection instruments; presenting research; and recruiting and scheduling research subjects. Acquires higher-level skills and knowledge in the process.* Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.* Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.* Installs, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.* Maintains recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assisting with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases; and providing general administrative support. Has general awareness in research techniques or methods, regulatory policies and procedures, and relevant scientific field.* 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 < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.**Certifications:****---****Preferred Qualifications****Education:*** Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.* Master’s degree in economics, public policy, or a related field strongly preferred.**Experience:*** Three months to one year of work experience in a related job discipline. Experience gained through coursework may be counted as relevant experience.* Previous research assistance experience contributing meaningfully to faculty research.**Technical Skills or Knowledge:*** Skilled in econometrics.* Advanced coursework in economics or mathematics.* Familiarity in analyzing large data sets, applying econometrics methods.* Knowledge of machine learning techniques in data analysis.* Familiarity with statistical analysis packages such as Stata, R, or Python.* Advanced knowledge of research techniques and methods in relevant scientific field.**Preferred Competencies*** Understanding of academia and higher education in a research and teaching environment.* Strong written and verbal communication skills.* Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.* Work both independently and as a team member.* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.**Application Documents*** Resume/CV (required)* Cover Letter (required)* Transcripts, unofficial transcripts accepted (required)* Two Professional References Contact Information (required)* Writing Sample (required)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**$55,000.00 - $62,000.00The 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. 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