Research Analyst

Department
 

UL Inclusive Economy Lab

About the Department
 

Founded in 2015, The University of Chicago Inclusive Economy Lab conducts rigorous research that expands economic opportunity for people harmed by discrimination, disinvestment, and segregation. One of five Urban Labs based at the Harris School of Public Policy, the Inclusive Economy Lab is led by Pritzker Director Marianne Bertrand, Chris P. Dialynas Distinguished Service Professor of Economics at the Booth School of Business.

Job Summary
 

The job performs a broad range of operational business activities to support the statistical design and implementation of research analysis. Uses knowledge of statistics to communicate analyses for research proposals and draft reports detailing their results. Follows objectives and procedures for sampling, randomization, data collection, analysis, and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to data management and analysis of experimental and quasi-experimental evaluations.

• Cleans, merges, and matches data, and runs sampling and randomization across multiple projects.

• Generates clear data visualizations.

• Contributes to drafting memos, spreadsheets, and presentations targeting both policymakers and academic researchers.

• Reviews other analysts’ code as a part of the Lab’s quality assurance efforts.

• Works closely with Principals Investigators to ensure the rigor of the Lab’s research.

• With researcher guidance assists in developing objectives, designing sampling, randomization, and data collection procedures to achieve study objectives.

• Maintains collaboration with other research support personnel, including analysts and programmers in monitoring and assessing data quality.

• 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.

• Coursework in econometrics and/or mathematical statistics strongly preferred.

Experience:

• A minimum of one year of relevant research experience. Experience gained in school counts towards requirement.

• Experience working with large and complex datasets strongly preferred.

• Experience with data merging and cleaning.

• Experience with relational databases strongly preferred.

• Experience working on field experiments strongly preferred.

• Familiarity with experimental and quasi-experimental research designs.

• First generation college students and those with lived experience in communities experiencing poverty and disinvestment are encouraged to apply.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Proficiency with one or more statistical coding languages, such as R, Stata, or Python.

• Familiarity with Git strongly preferred.

• Experience working with GIS and UNIX servers strongly preferred.

Preferred Competencies

• Strong background in applied statistics & modeling.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work both independently and as a team member.

• Ability to work discretely with sensitive and confidential data.

• Ability to engage thoughtfully with issues related to race, identity, and equity and work across difference.

• Demonstrated experience working with communities that have experienced segregation and disinvestment.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover letter (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

FLSA Status
 

Exempt

Pay Frequency
 

Monthly

Scheduled Weekly Hours
 

37.5

Benefits Eligible
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

Employees must comply with the University’s COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward .
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Staff 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.

 

We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.

 

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.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

 

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu . Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.