Research Professional

Responsibilities

• Collects data, conducts complex statistical analysis, writes statistical software programs, and organizes the presentation of results.
• Creates charts, tables, and descriptive text for presentations.
• Maintains databases, reviews background materials, and performs preliminary research.
• Obtains and organizes information for research from other academic institutions and practitioners.
• Proofreads and edits citations of research reports, working papers, and publications.
• Maintains effective communication with all members of the faculty and outside institutions.
• 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.

Requirements

• Education:
• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Work Experience:
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through
• Certifications:
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• Bachelor's degree or higher in a field relevant to the research being conducted by start date.
• A minimum of one year of relevant research experience.
• Technical Skills or Knowledge:
• Demonstrated proficiency in R, STATA, Python, or a related software.
• Preferred Competencies
• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as organizational skills.
• Work independently with little supervision; possess a self-motivated disposition; identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes, all while achieving key objectives resulting in desired outcomes.
• Excellent strategic planning, critical thinking, analytical, and persuasion skills.
• Handle multiple detailed tasks/projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines with frequent interruptions.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with colleagues, as well as with students, faculty and corporate contacts in a multitude of communication methods, including in person, email, and phone.
• Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach.
• Working Conditions
• This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.
• Application Documents
• Resume/CV (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
• Scheduled Weekly Hours
• 37.5
• Drug Test Required
• No
• Health Screen Required
• Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
• Pay Rate Type
• Salary
• FLSA Status
• Exempt
• Pay Range
• $59,000.00 - $62,000.00 The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
• Benefits Eligible
• Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.

Benefits

Additional Information

Department Booth Faculty Research - Research Professional About the Department The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges. Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment. Chicago Booth is proud to claim: -an unmatched faculty. -degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents. -a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni. -strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities. As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment. For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/. Job Summary Research Professionals work with faculty to collect data, maintain databases, conduct statistical analysis, and provide other support associated with faculty research. This position is expected to last one year with the possibility of a second.

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