Northwestern University · 8 hours ago
Empirical Research Fellow (Various Academic Depts)
Evanston, IL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$25.55/hr - $25.55/hrNorthwestern University is seeking an Empirical Research Fellow to collaborate with faculty and PhD students at the Kellogg School of Management on empirical or theoretical economics research projects. The role involves executing research projects, collecting and analyzing data, and assisting with literature reviews and theoretical model development.
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Responsibilities
Work closely with multiple faculty members as a project team member on multiple new or ongoing research projects
Collect, maintain, and document original research datasets, and proactively test for data integrity
As necessary, merge together data sources, create new variables, and reformat data to prepare it for analysis
Assist data analysis by performing applied statistical techniques
Write programs to simulate the results from theoretical models and/or solve constrained optimization problems
Produce tables, figures, and/or other research outputs as needed
Might assist faculty members with literature reviews, development of theoretical economic models, and reviewing drafts of papers
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree
A strong understanding of applied statistical concepts
Computer programming skills using at least one commonly used statistical programming language – such as R, Stata, Matlab, and/or SAS
Strong habits documenting datasets and program code
Demonstrated ability to work independently to solve problems
A long-term interest in pursuing research in Economics, Finance, or a related field
Preferred
Prior experience working as a Research Assistant or conducting one's own original research
Working knowledge of various data formats, database structures, and tagging schema is preferred
Experience working with lower-level or scripting programming languages – such as Python, bash, Java, C, etc
Knowledge of theoretical concepts and common datasets used in Economics or Finance is desired, but not required
Benefits
Meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans
Retirement benefits
Tuition discounts
Comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities
Flexible work arrangements
Programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care
Employee career development
Variety of tools and resources
Company
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private research and teaching university that offers academic programs across various fields of study. It is a sub-organization of Northwestern Athletics.
Founded in 1851
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$98.02MKey Investors
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2024-10-30Grant
2024-10-04Grant· $34M
2023-11-28Grant· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Diego Klabjan
Professor
Henry Bienen
Interim President
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