What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Professional position at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business?
GENERAL SUMMARY: Research Professionals work with faculty to collect data, conduct statistical analysis, and provide other support associated with faculty research.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND 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.
- Contribute to the design and implementation of an efficient and reproducible data processing pipeline.
- Build and rigorously evaluate statistical models using best practices of machine learning and statistical inference.
- Prepare project memos, summaries, presentations, reports, and other work products for dissemination to academic researchers, policymakers, and other stakeholders, as needed.
- Other duties as requested.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in a field relevant to the research being conducted by the start date required.
- Strong initiative and a resourceful approach to problem-solving and learning required.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment required.
- Sound critical thinking skills required.
- Strong attention to detail with superb analytical and organization skills required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present data in a simple and straightforward way for non-technical audiences required.
- Proficiency in the latest computational tools required.
- A resume/CV and complete postsecondary transcripts attached as document type “other” are required to be considered for this position (unofficial transcripts may be submitted).
IMPORTANT: You must also complete this Google form to be considered for this position.
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