Research Professional: Patterson
Professor Christina Patterson seeks a highly skilled and motivated individual to work as a full-time research assistant for a period of at least one year. The preferred start date is June 15, 2023, although earlier or later start dates may be feasible. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The first review is March 29, 2023, and we will continue to review applications received after this date until all positions are filled.
The Research Professional works with Professors Christina Patterson, Joe Hazell and Heather Sarsons in close collaboration on a number of new and ongoing projects using tools from applied microeconomics to answer questions at the intersection of labor and macroeconomics. The Research Professional must be able to access data held by the US Census Bureau. The Census Bureau requires that all those accessing these data be US citizens or have resided in the United States for at least three years. Previous holders of this position have been accepted to Ph.D. programs at Stanford, Berkeley, LSE, UCSD, and University of Chicago.
The ideal candidate will have (i) a strong quantitative background, (ii) strong computer skills including programming, (iii) the ability to work independently to solve problems, and (iv) a long-term interest in pursuing research in economics. Background in economics is a plus, but not necessary—we welcome candidates with strong technical backgrounds who are looking for more exposure to economics. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree by the start date. We pay a competitive salary and provide standard benefits such as health insurance.
If interested, please fill out our online survey (https://forms.gle/vPpjvz4odxhPBAWh6) and this formal application (https://uchicago.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Chicago-IL/Research-Professional_JR21022). The application will include a short data task for you to complete. The data task should not take longer than 3 hours.
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