The Stigler Center for the Study of the Economy and the State at the University of Chicago is looking for Research Professionals to start in the 2025-2026 academic year. This one-year position involves full-time collaboration with faculty to provide key research support through data management, statistical analysis, and project coordination, with the possibility of a second year.

What You'll Do

Collect data, conduct complex statistical analysis, write statistical software programs, and organize the presentation of results.
Assist with writing, editing, and preparing working papers, literature reviews, and other documents.
Create charts, tables, and descriptive text for publications and faculty.
Maintain databases, review background materials, and perform preliminary research.
Coordinate research tasks with research assistants and interns.
Staff and support Stigler Center conferences, programs, and other activities.
Assist in the preparation of teaching material and course packets.
Maintain technical and administrative support for research projects.
Analyze and maintain data and conduct literature reviews.
Perform other related work as needed.

What We're Looking For

A college or university degree in a related field.
Knowledge and skills developed through less than two years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Nice to Have

A bachelor’s degree in economics or a related quantitative field such as statistics, mathematics, finance, or computer science.
Training in economics through the intermediate theory level.
Training in econometrics or mathematical statistics.
At least one year of research or other directly related experience.
Proficiency with statistical software and programming languages such as STATA, R, and Python.
Ability to create reproducible, well-documented projects and manage advanced codebases.
Capacity to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to work independently and with others to meet deadlines under pressure.
Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to take on challenges.

Technical Stack

STATA
R
Python

Team & Environment

You will work directly with the Stigler Center Faculty Director and other affiliated faculty.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary range: $59,000.00 - $62,000.00.
Health, retirement, and paid time off benefits.

Work Mode

This is a hybrid position based in Chicago, IL.

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law.