Becker Friedman Institute for Economics · 1 month ago
Research Professional – Ali Hortacsu and Gunter Hitsch (Full-Time, Benefits Eligible)
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$59K/yr - $62K/yrThe University of Chicago's Becker Friedman Institute for Economics is seeking a full-time Research Professional to collaborate with Professors Ali Hortacsu and Gunter Hitsch. The role involves working on various projects related to the economics of industry, focusing on empirical research and data analysis.
AssociationEducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Write programs in Stata/R/Python to analyze large datasets
Construct maps, figures, and tables for economics papers
Identify new data sources
Editing tasks
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
mastery of undergraduate econometrics and statistics
proficiency in R/Python/Stata and robust software development practices
Applicants must have completed a Bachelors degree by June 2026
strong quantitative and programming skills
Write programs in Stata/R/Python to analyze large datasets
Construct maps, figures, and tables for economics papers
Identify new data sources
Editing tasks
Other duties as assigned
Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent organizational skills
Attention to detail
Strong academic writing/communication skills
Resume/CV
Writing sample
Transcripts (unofficial is ok)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in economics, computer sciences, engineering, or related STEM fields is highly desirable
Relevant research experience as a research assistant
Knowledge of R and/or Python preferred
Knowledge of STATA preferred
Knowledge of SQL/Spark preferred
Benefits
Competitive salary
Employee benefits
Company
Becker Friedman Institute for Economics
The Becker Friedman Institute for Economics (BFI) serves as a hub for cutting-edge analysis and research across the entire University of Chicago economics community, uniting researchers from the Booth School of Business, the Kenneth C.
Founded in 2011
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase