Research Specialist at The University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Department



Booth Rustandy Center: Research Initiatives 2



About the Department



The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.


Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.


Chicago Booth is proud to claim:
-an unmatched faculty.
-degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents.
-a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni.
-strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.


As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment.


For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.



Job Summary



The Rustandy Center for Social Sector Innovation at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business advances empirical research that seeks to help various stakeholders working to address social issues by examining the practices of social sector organizations. The Center collaborates with Booth faculty and research partners globally and across sectors, including with nonprofit, for profit, and public sector organizations.


The Center's research team seeks a Research Specialist to participate in research project management, data access administration, data collection, research administration and technical assistance in support of faculty social impact research. For more information about the Center's research, please visit https://www.chicagobooth.edu/research/rustandy/social-impact-research.


This role is intended to operate on a research internship model, with the Research Specialist remaining in the role for up to one year before pursuing a research or research administration career, although this can be extended by mutual agreement. The position will be strategically remote, with requests to meet in person on strategic occasions and approximately once per quarter.



Responsibilities

• Manages project activities supporting ongoing research projects led by the Rustandy Center and Booth faculty.


• Supports data acquisition in collaboration with University departments (e.g. assist with IRB submissions, Data Use Agreements, data transfers, and data security).


• Manages access requests and technical documentation for Rustandy Center's Data Hub.


• Manages data collection efforts with Rustandy Center research team, UChicago partners, such as the Inclusive Economy Lab, and external research partners.


• Writes literature reviews.


• Contributes to research documentation (e.g. research proposals).


• Upholds data use agreement parameters and data security protocols, collaborating with University departments when necessary.


• Conducts and oversees data analysis, generating summary and descriptive statistics for research, internal metrics and project documentation.


• Maintains effective communication with all team members, other University departments and outside institutions.


• Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.


• Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.


• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications




Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Preferred Qualifications




Education:

• Bachelor's degree in economics, public policy, or a closely related field.


• Master's degree.

Technical Skills or Knowledge

• Experience working with STATA, R and/or Python.


• Knowledge of survey platforms such as Qualtrics.


• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Preferred Competencies

• Strong project and time management skills along with exceptional attention to detail.


• Present data in a simple and straightforward way for technical and non-technical audiences.


• Demonstrated experience running summary or descriptive statistics.


• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as organizational skills.


• Work independently with little supervision; possess a self-motivated disposition; identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes, all while achieving key objectives resulting in desired outcomes.


• 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 i.e., in person, email, phone.


• Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach.

Working Conditions

• This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.


• Flexibility to occasionally work late or start early for specific events.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)


• Cover Letter (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.



Job Family



Research



Role Impact



Individual Contributor



FLSA Status



Exempt



Pay Frequency



Monthly



Scheduled
Weekly Hours



37.5



Benefits Eligible



Yes



Drug Test Required



No



Health Screen Required



No



Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required



No



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