Research Professional - Health Economics Initiative (Full-Time, Benefits Eligible)
Pre-Doctoral in Economics Program (PREP) · Chicago, IL
Posted 28 days ago · $59,000–62,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 28 days Pre-Doctoral in Economics Program (PREP)'s roles stay open a median of 13 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Pre-Doctoral in Economics Program (PREP)'s roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Pre-Doctoral in Economics Program (PREP)
- low 0 stale, 0 reposted of 4 open
- Hiring momentum
- 5 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
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About this role
The Research Professional will support the Becker Friedman Institute's Health Economics Initiative by collaborating with faculty on various research projects. Responsibilities include data collection and cleaning, statistical analysis, and preparing results for publication. The role serves as a bridge between undergraduate studies and graduate school, focusing on empirical economics and providing hands-on research experience.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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What you need
- Bachelor's degree in economics, computer science, science, engineering, or related STEM fields
- Relevant research experience as a research assistant
- Ability to write programs in Stata, R, and/or Python to analyze large datasets
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent organizational skills
- Attention to detail
Nice to have
- Knowledge of R, Python, Stata preferred
- Master’s degree in economics, public policy, or a related field
- Previous research assistance experience contributing meaningfully to faculty research
- Advanced knowledge of research techniques and methods in relevant scientific field
- Understanding of academia and higher education in a research and teaching environment
What you get
- $59,000–62,000 annual salary
- $2,000 professional development fund
Worth weighing
- Expected start date is Summer 2027, which may be a long wait for candidates
- The role is tied to a specific program and may have limited scope compared to broader research positions
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