Research Assistant Professor

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business invites applications for a non-tenure track Research Assistant Professor position in Microeconomics.  The position will be a three-year, non-renewable appointment.  

The Research Assistant Professor is primarily an independent researcher conducting original research within microeconomics or related fields and is expected to stand alone on their scholarly accomplishments, solo- and co-authoring reputable scientific publications.  Appointees are expected to interact with Booth faculty and students and participate in academic conferences and workshops.  The Research Assistant Professor may be asked to teach (or may ask to teach) but that is neither required nor guaranteed.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Economics or a closely related field. They must have demonstrated ability to communicate research findings clearly to audiences through oral presentations and written work.

Please submit your application through the University of Chicago's Interfolio website link. Applications must include two reference letters, a curriculum vitae, research statement and up to three published or unpublished research papers.

Review of applications will begin on September 4, 2023 and will continue until the position is filled.  Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity .

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