Principal Researcher

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

19h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal Researcher provides a supportive research environment to a highly qualified recent PhD and collaborates with Veronika Rockova to enable Professor Rockova’s research under her direction. The role is a major collaborator on scholarly work and may require presenting research at academic conferences.

The Principal Researcher conducts collaborative research for academic forums and peer-reviewed journals, collects data, performs statistical analysis and literature reviews, and supports research-related activities. The position works independently to assist with project design, guide data collection and analysis, manage databases, and write reports, articles, and manuscripts. Other related work may be assigned as needed.

This position is currently expected to work in the office at least three days per week. It is an individual-contributor role scheduled for 37.5 hours per week. The University of Chicago states a pay range of $75,000 and that the position is benefits-eligible.

Requirements

• College or university degree in a related field.
• Knowledge and skills developed through 5–7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Outstanding verbal and written skills.
• Organizational and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Self-motivated disposition.

Nice To Haves

• ABD status by the start date.
• PhD by the start date in a field relevant to the research; the posting also states a PhD after one year of employment.
• Relevant research experience.
• Proficiency in R, Python, LaTeX, and C/C++.

Responsibilities

• Conduct collaborative research with faculty for presentation at academic forums and publication in peer-reviewed academic journals.
• Collect data and conduct statistical analysis.
• Conduct literature reviews and perform research.
• Use subject-matter knowledge and best practices to perform lab and/or research-related duties and tasks.
• Work independently to assist with project design.
• Guide data collection, evaluation, and analysis.
• Design and manage databases.
• Write reports, articles, and manuscripts.
• Perform other related work as needed.
• Collaborate with Veronika Rockova to enable Professor Rockova’s research under her direction; contribute substantially to scholarly work and potentially present research at academic conferences.

Benefits

• Benefits eligibility, including access to the University’s benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, such as health, retirement, and paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior