Research Project Assistant: Field Experiments & Admin

The University Of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a Research Project Assistant to support field experiments and provide broad administrative support for the Economics department. You will translate study designs into field operations, monitor milestones, and ensure compliance with IRB and university policies.

This entry‑level role offers hands‑on project management experience, coordination of study timelines, vendor relationships, and collaboration with faculty and senior staff to keep research activities on

Qualifications

• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Analytics, or related field.
• Experience supporting research projects, field experiments, or data collection.
• Experience working with human participants and data collection tools.
• Proficiency with data management techniques and survey software.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of field experiments across research sites.
• Coordinate study timelines, budgets, and deliverables with faculty and staff.
• Maintain study supplies, data quality, and inventory tracking.
• Assist with IRB protocols and research compliance materials.
• Prepare reports and presentations for research team meetings.
• Support recruitment, scheduling, and data collection activities.

Skills

Strong organizational and project‑管理

Excellent written and verbal comms

Attention to detail

Independent and collaborative work

Follow protocols and troubleshoot

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Analytics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

SAP/Concur

GEMS

Job description

The University of Chicago is seeking a Research Project Assistant to support field experiments and provide broad administrative support for the Economics department. You will translate study designs into field operations, monitor milestones, and ensure compliance with IRB and university policies.

This entry‑level role offers hands‑on project management experience, coordination of study timelines, vendor relationships, and collaboration with faculty and senior staff to keep research activities on