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University of Chicago is hiring a Research Manager – Energy & Environment Lab (Full-Time, Benefits Eligible)

About the Role

The Research Manager will oversee the design and implementation of research projects related to energy and environmental economics, manage research staff, coordinate data collection and analysis, and contribute to policy-relevant publications and reports.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of empirical research studies in energy and environmental economics
  • Supervise research analysts and coordinate team workflows
  • Design data collection protocols and ensure data quality
  • Manage large-scale datasets and perform statistical analysis
  • Collaborate with faculty and external partners on research design
  • Prepare research findings for academic and policy audiences
  • Contribute to grant proposals and funding applications
  • Ensure compliance with research ethics and institutional standards
  • Oversee project timelines and deliverables
  • Develop and maintain documentation for research processes
  • Coordinate fieldwork and data acquisition efforts
  • Support the publication of peer-reviewed articles and policy briefs
  • Organize research meetings and workshops
  • Manage research budgets and expenditures
  • Identify opportunities for methodological improvements
  • Engage with stakeholders in government and non-profits
  • Translate research insights into actionable recommendations
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant literature
  • Train team members on analytical tools and protocols
  • Ensure reproducibility and transparency in research outputs

Compensation

Full-Time, Benefits Eligible

Work Arrangement

On-site

Team

Part of the Energy & Environment Lab within a university research environment

Application Instructions

  • Applicants must submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references.
  • Applications should be submitted through the university’s online job portal.
  • Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Equal Employment Opportunity

  • The university is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
  • Applications from women, minorities, and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged.

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University of Chicago
The Chen Lab, based in the Department of Human Genetics at the University of Chicago, strives to catalyze repeated traversal of the 'genomic medicine cycle,' driving the discovery, biological understanding, and clinical translation of the genetic underpinnings of human disease. The lab plays a leading role in international consortia and is expanding efforts to build large-scale data commons and integrate AI for genomic and biomedical discovery.
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Department Energy & Environment Lab
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Posted a month ago