Principal Researcher

Department

Booth Faculty Research - Research Professional

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.

• 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.

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The Principal Researcher collaborates with Baris Ata to enable Prof. Ata’s research under his direction. The PR will be a major collaborator on scholarly work, and may be required to present that research at academic conferences.

• Conducts collaborative research with faculty to be presented at academic forums and published in peer‑reviewed academic journals.
• Collects data and conducts statistical analysis.
• Conducts literature reviews and performs research.
• Uses subject matter and best practices knowledge to perform lab and/or research‑related duties and tasks. Works independently to assist with project design.
• Guides data collection, evaluation and analysis. Designs and manages databases. Writes reports, articles and manuscripts.
• Performs other related work as needed.

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

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5‑7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

• ABD status by start date.
• PhD by start date in a field relevant to the research being conducted.
• PhD after one year of employment.

• Proficiency in a programming language such as Python.

• Good communication skills.
• Organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Work independently with little supervision.
• Self‑motivated disposition.

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

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

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

Research

Individual Contributor

37.5

No

No

No

Salary

Exempt

$75,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

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