Research Professional - Labor

Department
 

Becker Friedman Institute Programming

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. For more information visit https://bfi.uchicago.edu.

Job Summary
 

The Research Professional will report to a BFI affiliated faculty member at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, the Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics, the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC), or the Harris School of Public Policy.
The Becker Friedman Institute is seeking a Research Professional to work under the guidance of Professor Magne Mogstad as part of BFI’s Ronzetti Initiative for the Study of Labor Markets. The position entails collaboration on new and ongoing research projects, with the specialization in using applied microeconometric techniques to analyze modern labor markets in developed economies.

Responsibilities

• Under limited direction, performs complex lab and/or research-related duties and tasks.
• Collects, records and analyzes data.
• Conducts literature reviews.
• Participates in writing reports and manuscripts.
• Ensures compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
• Trains and oversees the work of research support personnel.
• Transcribes and codes data; develops data collection instruments.
• Presents research findings at staff meetings, seminars, and scientific conferences.
• Assists with building databases.
• Recruits and schedules research subjects.
• Installs, sets up and performs experiments, interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Supports data collection and analytical needs of research projects. Conducts literature reviews and helps write reports and manuscripts. Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
• 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.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications
 

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

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Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Advanced degree in economics, mathematics, computer science, finance, statistics, or comparable field.

Experience:

• A minimum of one to two years of relevant research experience, experience gained in school counts towards this qualification.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Stata, MATLAB, Julia, or R. 
• Knowledge of LaTeX.
• Exceptionally strong computer programming skills.
• Advanced knowledge of research technique and methods in relevant scientific field.

Preferred Competencies

• 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.

Working Conditions

• Perform tasks mostly indoors in an office setting.
• Work independently for periods of eight (8) hours or more.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)
• Professional References Contact Information (3)(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

Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
 

Yes

Drug Test Required
 

No

Health Screen Required
 

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 

No

Posting Statement
 

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