Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab
Research Professional with Chris Blattman at UChicago
Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Research Professional with Chris Blattman at UChicago
Organization:Location:United States of AmericaStart Date (Earliest):
1 March 2024Job Title:
Research Professional – Christopher Blattman (Full-Time, Benefits Eligible)Expected Start Date:
April 2024 to July 2024Please direct questions to
bfipredoc@uchicago.edu .Job SummaryThe Becker Friedman Institute for Economics (BFI) is seeking to hire a full-time Research Professional to work for Professor Christopher Blattman as part of BFI’s Development Economics Initiative. The Research Professional will collaborate on new and ongoing research projects with a focus on, but not limited to, the empirical analysis of field and quasi-experiments. More specifically, the Research Professional will be involved in advanced empirical and theoretical work on violence prevention, on the economics of organized crime, as well as other topics on the intersection of development economics and political economy. This position requires a commitment of at least one year and applicants must be available to begin work as early as March 2024 and no later than July 2024.Minimum Requirements:Applicants must have completed a Bachelor's degree by June 2024 and have strong quantitative and programming skills. Candidates with research experience are strongly preferred, especially those with experience in Stata, R, Python, or Matlab.Responsibilities:Contributing to design and implementation of research in development economics.Conducting data cleaning and data analysis.Assistance drafting, fact-checking and proof-reading papers.Developing literature reviews.Preferred Qualifications:EducationBachelor’s degree in Economics, or related field with substantial training in economicsMaster’s degree in economics, public policy, or a related fieldExperienceWork experience in a research environment, with proven analytical and quantitative skillsExperience conducting RCTs or other research in a developing countryExperience with a statistical analysis package such as R, Python, or StataAbility to work both independently and as a team memberStrong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear and compelling written materials geared towards technical and non-technical audiencesMature, self-directed individual with the ability to balance multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in order to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced working environmentAbility to work efficiently with minimal supervisionExcellent organizational skills and high attention to detailWorking Conditions:This position will perform tasks mostly indoors in an office setting.Requires the ability to work independently for periods of eight (8) hours or more.Required Documents:Resume/CV (required)Transcripts (required)Writing sample (optional)About the Unit:The Becker Friedman Institute for Economics (BFI) works with the Chicago Economics community to turn its evidence-based research into real-world impact. BFI takes a unique approach to bridging the divide between academic researchers and decision-makers in the business community and government by translating and packaging the rigorous work of the Chicago Economics community into accessible formats, and proactively sharing those findings with relevant decision-makers and thought leaders around the globe. BFI is a collaborative platform serving the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, the Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics, the Harris School of Public Policy, and the Law School. For more information visit
bfi.uchicago.edu .The University of Chicago provides equal employment opportunities to all employees, applicants, and job seekers. No person shall be discriminated against in employment or harassed because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, parental status, ancestry, source of income, or other classes protected by law. This policy includes the commitment to maintaining a work environment free from unlawful harassment.
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Organization:Location:United States of AmericaStart Date (Earliest):
1 March 2024Job Title:
Research Professional – Christopher Blattman (Full-Time, Benefits Eligible)Expected Start Date:
April 2024 to July 2024Please direct questions to
bfipredoc@uchicago.edu .Job SummaryThe Becker Friedman Institute for Economics (BFI) is seeking to hire a full-time Research Professional to work for Professor Christopher Blattman as part of BFI’s Development Economics Initiative. The Research Professional will collaborate on new and ongoing research projects with a focus on, but not limited to, the empirical analysis of field and quasi-experiments. More specifically, the Research Professional will be involved in advanced empirical and theoretical work on violence prevention, on the economics of organized crime, as well as other topics on the intersection of development economics and political economy. This position requires a commitment of at least one year and applicants must be available to begin work as early as March 2024 and no later than July 2024.Minimum Requirements:Applicants must have completed a Bachelor's degree by June 2024 and have strong quantitative and programming skills. Candidates with research experience are strongly preferred, especially those with experience in Stata, R, Python, or Matlab.Responsibilities:Contributing to design and implementation of research in development economics.Conducting data cleaning and data analysis.Assistance drafting, fact-checking and proof-reading papers.Developing literature reviews.Preferred Qualifications:EducationBachelor’s degree in Economics, or related field with substantial training in economicsMaster’s degree in economics, public policy, or a related fieldExperienceWork experience in a research environment, with proven analytical and quantitative skillsExperience conducting RCTs or other research in a developing countryExperience with a statistical analysis package such as R, Python, or StataAbility to work both independently and as a team memberStrong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear and compelling written materials geared towards technical and non-technical audiencesMature, self-directed individual with the ability to balance multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in order to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced working environmentAbility to work efficiently with minimal supervisionExcellent organizational skills and high attention to detailWorking Conditions:This position will perform tasks mostly indoors in an office setting.Requires the ability to work independently for periods of eight (8) hours or more.Required Documents:Resume/CV (required)Transcripts (required)Writing sample (optional)About the Unit:The Becker Friedman Institute for Economics (BFI) works with the Chicago Economics community to turn its evidence-based research into real-world impact. BFI takes a unique approach to bridging the divide between academic researchers and decision-makers in the business community and government by translating and packaging the rigorous work of the Chicago Economics community into accessible formats, and proactively sharing those findings with relevant decision-makers and thought leaders around the globe. BFI is a collaborative platform serving the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, the Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics, the Harris School of Public Policy, and the Law School. For more information visit
bfi.uchicago.edu .The University of Chicago provides equal employment opportunities to all employees, applicants, and job seekers. No person shall be discriminated against in employment or harassed because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, parental status, ancestry, source of income, or other classes protected by law. This policy includes the commitment to maintaining a work environment free from unlawful harassment.
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