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The Research Professional will support development economics research by collecting and analyzing data, developing algorithms, and managing project databases. They will also assist in designing experiments, conducting literature reviews, and preparing research findings for reports and presentations.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree and possess strong training in economics and mathematics. Preferred qualifications include relevant research experience, proficiency in impact evaluation methods, and experience working or studying in developing countries.
Job Title: Research Professional (RP)
Location: Chicago, IL
Salary Ranges: $59,000–62,000 annual salary, additional $2,000 professional development fund
Terms: Seeking a Research Professional for a period of at least one but ideally two years
Expected Start Date: To be determined - Summer 2027
Department: Becker Friedman Institute
The Development Innovation Lab at the University of Chicago uses the tools of economics to develop innovations with the potential to benefit millions of people in low- and middle-income countries. It was founded and is led by Nobel laureate Michael Kremer. DIL, in partnership with BFI, is seeking to hire multiple full-time Research Professionals to work with Professor Michael Kremer, Nobel Laureate, and possibly other faculty as part of the Development Innovation Lab. Successful applicants will collaborate on new and ongoing research in development economics. The Research Professional’s responsibilities will span all stages of research, including collecting data in both tabular and spatial formats, developing algorithms that clean and organize data, conducting statistical analyses, running simulations, and preparing manuscripts and presentations.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through less than 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Technical Skills or Knowledge:
Preferred competencies
Preferred Licenses and Certifications
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Application Documents
Application Timeline
Applications are reviewed in two rounds. Round 1 will review applications submitted by Sunday, September 20, 2026. Round 2 will review applications submitted between Monday, September 21 and Sunday, December 13, 2026.
Note: Round 2 is for new applicants only. Candidates should not reapply if they already submitted an application in Round 1.
The Becker Friedman Institute for Economics aims to foster frontier research and apply those findings to achieve global impact. BFI brings together researchers from the Booth School of Business, the Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics, the Harris School of Public Policy, the Law School, and the entire University of Chicago Economics Community to leverage robust data, apply cutting-edge analytical tools, and uncover novel insights on the world’s most difficult economic problems. BFI then bridges the divide between academic researchers and relevant policy makers by translating and packaging rigorous research into accessible formats and proactively sharing those findings with decision-makers and thought leaders in business, government and nonprofit institutions. In this way, BFI has the potential to play a significant role in meeting the most difficult challenges facing the global community.
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
Disclaimer: The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.
Frontier research, global impact.
The Becker Friedman Institute for Economics (BFI) serves as a hub for cutting-edge analysis and research across the entire University of Chicago economics community, uniting researchers from the Booth School of Business, the Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics, the Harris School of Public Policy, and the Law School in an unparalleled effort to uncover new ways of thinking about economics. We put those ideas into action by translating rigorous research into accessible and relevant formats, and proactively disseminating it to key decision-makers around the world. Read more: bfi.uchicago.edu/about/ Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/BeckerFriedman Subscribe to our monthly newsletter: bfi.uchicago.edu/subscribe
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