Temporary Field Research Coordinator — Data & Tech Lead

The University Of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Chicago is seeking a highly organized and motivated Temporary Research Project Coordinator to oversee a large-scale field experiment studying labor market discrimination. This position combines project management, technical operations, and research administration in support of a multi-year academic research project.

Directly reporting to Professor Evan Rose, the successful candidate will coordinate external vendors, manage complex project workflows, oversee the development and

Qualifications

• Education: College or university degree required.
• Master's degree in economics, computer science, data science, statistics, public policy, information systems, engineering, or related field; or a bachelor’s with substantial relevant experience preferred.
• Experience: ≤ 2 years of experience required; 2–5 years preferred.
• Background in computer science, software engineering, data science, computational social science, or similar technical field preferred.
• Managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of a large, complex field experiment with multiple workstreams.
• Coordinate and manage relationships with external vendors, contractors, and research partners.
• Develop project plans, timelines, and systems to track milestones and progress.

Skills

Python

SQL

Git

APIs

Cloud computing

Data collection systems

Education

Master's degree in economics, computer science, data science, statistics, public policy, information systems, engineering, or related field

Bachelor's degree with substantial relevant professional experience

Job description

The University of Chicago is seeking a highly organized and motivated Temporary Research Project Coordinator to oversee a large-scale field experiment studying labor market discrimination. This position combines project management, technical operations, and research administration in support of a multi-year academic research project.

Directly reporting to Professor Evan Rose, the successful candidate will coordinate external vendors, manage complex project workflows, oversee the development and