The University of Chicago Booth School of Business · 23 hours ago
Saieh Family Research Fellow
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
7+ years expThe University of Chicago Booth School of Business is seeking highly accomplished early career researchers for the Saieh Family Research Fellow position in Economics. The role involves conducting research on advanced themes in economics, engaging with the academic community, and organizing events, all while being a part of the Becker Friedman Institute's research activities.
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Responsibilities
Conducts and pursues research on leading edge themes in the study of economics. The specific area of study will reflect the research interests of the candidate
Engages with the Chicago economics community in a variety of possible ways including organizing academic conferences, hosting acclaimed scholars, and actively participating in the rich intellectual life at the University of Chicago
Spends one to two years as an integral part of the Becker Friedman Institute's research activities
Helps lead the Saieh Family Research Fellows seminar series, which meets monthly
Regularly attends and meets with speakers from one of the University's other seminar series on campus
Manages, plans, and evaluates regulatory elements of multiple or complex research projects for a designated department, program, or central unit
Ensures the identification, collection, and analysis of data that serve as a basis for outcome measurement of assigned research studies
Provides expertise to researchers on compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates
Provides expertise to researchers and research support staff. Oversees activities related to data collection and analysis
Performs other related work as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
Resume/CV (required)
Preferred
Doctoral degree in economics or related field, or will obtain doctoral degree by start date
Working knowledge writing peer-reviewed manuscripts
Background preparing and presenting work at meetings
Extensive knowledge in a relevant field of economics
Sound research techniques and/or methods
Work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
Health, retirement, and paid time off
Company
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business provides full-time MBA courses. It is a sub-organization of University of Chicago.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$35MKey Investors
Charles M. HarperTandean Rustandy
2019-11-14Grant· $10M
2017-10-25Grant· $5M
2017-05-22Grant· $20M
Leadership Team
Will Colegrove
Director, Edwardson Social Entrepreneurship Program, Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation
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