Research Specialist
University of ChicagoChicago, Illinois, United States
Posted October 29, 2025
50150 - 64900 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The University of Chicago is a global leader in economic research and education, with a distinguished faculty and a vibrant research environment.
Job Description
The Research Specialist will assist with development economics research projects, focused on labor markets and/or education and health, and will be part of a vibrant research environment at the University of Chicago.
Requirements
- Support the Principal Investigators (PIs) in the implementation of development economics research
- Collaborate with research teams on the university campus and abroad
- Handle the cleaning and management of complex data collected from various sources
- Apply advanced statistical techniques and coding skills to interpret data and analyze results
- Deliver insightful and timely reports to support decision-making regarding the ongoing projects
- Prepare, develop, and code survey instruments
- Maintain technical and administrative support for a research project
- Analyze and maintain data and/or specimens
- Conduct literature reviews
- Assist with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
