- Assembles, cleans and manages data sets.
- Designs and tests econometric models / conducts complex data analysis.
- Creates tables and figures to communicate findings.
- Simultaneously manages the delivery of potentially multiple research projects adhering to deadlines and high standards of quality.
- Writes and edits research documentation.
- Discovers new data sources and cleans/prepares data for faculty use.
- Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
- Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
- Performs other related work as needed.
- A college or university degree in economics, finance, computer science, or a related field, including some background in financial economics.
- An advanced degree in finance or economics, or a related field with evidence of strong statistics, programming, and empirical analysis.
- Experience programming with Stata and Python.
- Additional familiarity programing with R.
- Working knowledge of MS Excel.
- Strong English language skills.
- Must be self-directed.
- Ability to work independently and within teams.
- Ability to work effectively across multiple projects.
- Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (preferred)
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Description
DepartmentLaw Coase-Sandor Institute for Law and Economics
About the Department
The University of Chicago Law School occupies a unique niche among this country's premier law schools.
Located on a residential campus in one of America's great cities, UChicago Law offers a rigorous and interdisciplinary professional education that blends the study of law with the humanities, the social sciences, and the natural sciences.
Students, faculty, and staff form a small, tightly knit community devoted to the life of the mind.Job Summary
The Coase-Sandor Institute for Law & Economics at the University of Chicago Law School seeks a Research Specialist to work with Professor Adriana Robertson on projects at the intersection of finance and law.
Tasks will include assisting with the development of research projects, obtaining and cleaning data, conducting quantitative data analysis, and assisting with the preparation of reports, manuscripts, and presentations related to research findings.
The role is intended to operate on a 'pre doc' model, with the Research Specialist remaining in the role for one or two years before pursing graduate studies, although this can be extended by mutual agreement.
For more information about the Institute, please visitThe role is intended to operate on a 'pre doc' model, with the Research Specialist remaining in the role for one or two years before pursing graduate studies, although this can be extended by mutual agreement.
ResponsibilitiesEducation:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
* Work
Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
* Certifications:* Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Experience:
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Research
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Frequency
Monthly
Scheduled Weekly Hours
37.5
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
No
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
No
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