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Research Professional in Macro Finance Research at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business University of Chicago Booth School of Business in United States
Degree Level
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Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
This is a paid full-time staff research position with a salary range of $59,000 to $62,000 per year. Benefits are eligible. The appointment is expected to last one year with the possibility of a second year.
Country
United States
University
University of Chicago Booth School of Business
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Research Professional opportunity at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business in the Fama Miller: Macro Finance Research program, led by Professor Lars Peter Hansen.
This is a full-time, paid research staff role based in Chicago, Illinois, United States, with a hybrid work arrangement and an expectation to work in the office at least three days per week. The appointment is expected to last one year, with the possibility of a second year.
The role is centered on macro finance, economics, and data-driven research support. Responsibilities include independent problem-solving, literature review, organizing research information from academic institutions worldwide, supporting a digital platform for researchers, preparing reports and manuscripts, contributing technical content for grant proposals, and maintaining technical and administrative support for the research project.
Preferred background: a bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics and computation, statistics, economics, or a closely related field; a master’s degree is preferred. Applicants should have relevant research experience, especially with data, and technical skills in Python, MATLAB, Stata, Julia and/or R, plus LaTeX. Strong communication, organization, visualization, and teamwork skills are emphasized.
How to apply: submit a resume/CV and cover letter through the My Experience page in the Workday application portal. Upload the documents under the Application Documents section.
This is not a PhD, postdoctoral, or master’s opening; it is a research professional staff position.
Funding details
This is a paid full-time staff research position with a salary range of $59,000 to $62,000 per year. Benefits are eligible. The appointment is expected to last one year with the possibility of a second year.
What's required
Minimum requirement is a college or university degree in a related field and less than 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Preferred qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics and computation, statistics, economics, or a closely connected field; a master’s degree is preferred. Relevant research experience, especially with data, is preferred. Technical skills should include Python, MATLAB, Stata, Julia and/or R, plus LaTeX. Candidates should have basic knowledge of economic dynamics, strong data visualization ability, excellent oral and written communication, organizational skills, self-motivation, strategic planning, critical thinking, analytical and persuasion skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively under deadlines.
How to apply
Prepare a resume/CV and cover letter. Apply through the My Experience page in the application portal and upload the required documents under Application Documents.
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