Research Professional – Mogstad (Full-Time, Benefits Eligible)
Pre-Doctoral in Economics Program (PREP) · Chicago, IL
Posted 7 days ago · $59,000–62,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 7 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 work closely with Professor Mogstad at the Becker Friedman Institute, engaging in various research activities such as data collection, analysis, and preparation of reports and presentations. Responsibilities include cleaning and organizing data, conducting statistical analyses, and supporting the implementation of field experiments. The role requires collaboration with team members while also managing independent tasks and deadlines.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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What you need
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- 3 months to one year of work experience in a related job discipline
- Experience in econometrics
- Advanced coursework in Economics or Mathematics
- Familiarity in analyzing large data sets, applying econometrics methods
- Knowledge of machine learning techniques in data analysis
Nice to have
- 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
- Position starts in Summer 2027, which may be a long wait for candidates looking for immediate opportunities
- Experience gained through coursework counts as relevant experience, which may appeal to recent graduates
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