Job No. 154716
- Job Title:
- Research Specialst
- Employer:
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University of Chicago
- Location:
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Chicago , IL
- Posting Date:
- 22-Jan-2025
- Description:
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Job Summary
Directly reporting to Professor Christina Brown, the Research Specialist is a part of the vibrant research environment of the Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics at the University of Chicago. The Research Specialist will assist with development economics research projects focused on labor markets and/or education and health. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who thrives working both independently, with minimal supervision, and as a part of small research teams, juggling multiple projects concurrently. The Research Specialist's responsibilities will span all stages of research, including writing and administering surveys, cleaning and organizing data, conducting statistical analyses, running simulations, and preparing manuscripts and presentations. This position offers a hybrid schedule of on-campus and remote workdays and a commitment of one year with the possibility of renewal.
Responsibilities
Supports the Principal Investigators (PIs) in the implementation of development economics research, including randomized control trials in South Asia. Collaborate with research teams on the university campus and abroad.
Handles the cleaning and management of complex data collected from various sources. Maintains a high standard of data quality through rigorous application of high-frequency checks on the incoming data.
Applies advanced statistical techniques and coding skills to interpret data and analyze results. Delivers insightful and timely reports to support decision-making regarding the ongoing projects.
Takes on the responsibility of managing Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions and modifications, ensuring that all research activities adhere to institutional, state, and federal ethical and regulatory standards.
Plays a pivotal role in preparing, developing, and coding survey instruments, ensuring they are well-structured and aligned with the research objectives.
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.
Installs, sets up and performs experiments, interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.