Research Specialist

Details

Posted: 28-Feb-24

Location: Chicago, Illinois

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Categories:

Research - Laboratory/Non-Laboratory
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: JR25371

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Description:

• Assembles, cleans and manages data sets.

• Designs and tests econometric models / conducts complex data analysis.

• Creates tables and figures to communicate findings.

• Simultaneously manages the delivery of potentially multiple research projects adhering to deadlines and high standards of quality.

• Writes and edits research documentation.

• Discovers new data sources and cleans/prepares data for faculty use.

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• A college or university degree in economics, finance, computer science, or a related field, including some background in financial economics.

• An advanced degree in finance or economics, or a related field with evidence of strong statistics, programming, and empirical analysis.

Experience:

• Experience programming with Stata and Python.

• Additional familiarity programing with R.

• Working knowledge of MS Excel.

• Strong English language skills.

Preferred Competencies

• Must be self-directed.

• Ability to work independently and within teams.

• Ability to work effectively across multiple projects.

• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)

• Cover Letter (preferred)

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 the Applicant Inquiry Form.

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: 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.

Create a Job Alert for Similar Jobs
About University of Chicago (UC)
One of the world's premier academic and research institutions, the University of Chicago has driven new ways of thinking since our 1890 founding. Today, UChicago is an intellectual destination that draws inspired scholars to our Hyde Park and international campuses, keeping UChicago at the nexus of ideas that challenge and change the world.
Connections working at University of Chicago (UC)
More Jobs from This Employer
https://main.hercjobs.org/jobs/19811295/research-specialist
Return to Search Results