Job Info
Department
Law 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 visit http://www.law.uchicago.edu/coase-sandor.
Responsibilities
- Assembles, cleans and manages data sets.
- Designs and tests econometric models / conducts complex data analysis.
- Writes and edits research documentation.
- Discovers new data sources and cleans/prepares data for faculty use.
- Applies research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge relevant to administer a research project.
- Supports data collection and analytical needs of research projects. Conducts literature reviews and helps write reports and manuscripts.
- 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.
Minimum QualificationsEducation:Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
---
Work Experience:Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through
---
Certifications:---Preferred QualificationsEducation:
- 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:
- Experience programming with Stata and Python.
- Additional familiarity programing with R.
- Working knowledge of MS Excel.
- Strong English language skills.
Preferred Competencies
- 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.
Application Documents
- Resume (required)
- Cover letter (preferred)
When applying, the document(s)
MUSTbe uploaded via the
My Experience page, in the section titled
Application Documents of the application.
Job FamilyResearch
Role ImpactIndividual Contributor
FLSA StatusExempt
Pay FrequencyMonthly
Scheduled Weekly Hours37.5
Benefits EligibleYes
Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination RequirementYes
Drug Test RequiredNo
Health Screen RequiredNo
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry RequiredNo
Posting StatementEmployees must comply with the University's COVID-19 vaccination requirements. More information about the requirements can be found on the University of Chicago Vaccination GoForward.
The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at:http://securityreport.uchicago.edu.Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
This job has expired.