Research Professional

University of Chicago•Chicago, IL

9d•$59,000 - $62,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Macro Finance Research (MFR) Program under the auspices of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business is seeking a highly skilled and independently motivated early career scholar for the Macro Finance Research Program (MFR) led by Professor Lars Peter Hansen. This position is expected to last one year with the possibility of a second.

Requirements

College or university degree in related field.
< 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Knowledge of Python, MATLAB, Stata, JULIA and/or R required.
Knowledge of LaTeX.
Relevant research experience, especially with data.
Basic knowledge of economic dynamics.
Excellent data visualization ability.
Independently identify and interpret research data, develop conclusions, and communicate findings through effective oral and written communication on a bi-weekly basis.
Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as organizational skills.
Possess a self-motivated disposition; identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes, all while achieving key objectives resulting in desired outcomes.
Excellent strategic planning, critical thinking, analytical, and persuasion skills.
Work both independently and as a team member.
Handle multiple detailed tasks/projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines with frequent interruptions.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with colleagues, as well as with students, faculty and corporate contacts in a multitude of communication methods, including in person, email, and phone.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics and computation, statistics, economics or a closely connected field.
Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Conducts independent problem-solving with high-level directional advice.
Fully informed on the latest developments in the relevant research areas.
Assists Professor Hansen to identify, assess, and organize information for research from academic institutions worldwide and other organizations addressing similar research goals.
Collaborates with the MFR research team to create and strengthen a digital platform accessible to the community of researchers whose aim is to strengthen dynamic models in macroeconomics and finance.
Presents findings effectively and articulately at internal staff meetings and seminars/conferences.
Contributes essential technical content relevant to grant proposals and reports in support of the initiative.
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.