University of Chicago GSB

Research Professionals

The Initiative on Global Markets hires research professionals with undergraduate degrees in economics, or in fields with related skills such as statistics, mathematics or computer science.

We are now accepting applications from undergraduate students who plan to graduate by the Spring of 2010. We will review these applications in the Winter and Spring of 2010.

We have designed the position to be an ideal transitional job for recent graduates who are deciding whether to go to graduate school in economics, finance or accounting. Our research professionals gain experience working for some of the world’s top researchers in these fields, and get to see what a career doing first-rate academic research involves. Typically, research professionals work for the Initiative for about two years before going on to graduate programs or other careers in economics, business or related disciplines.

An applicant should have training in econometrics, mathematical statistics or both, as well as good computer skills: for example, experience working with statistical packages such as STATA or SAS, or a programming language such as C, would be an advantage. The job also requires training in economics through the level of intermediate theory. The applicant must also write well.  

How to Apply for a Research Professional Position

Please complete the application form (PDF) and email it - along with your resume, at least one recommendation letter, and a copy of your transcripts - to Jennifer Williams. Please direct any follow-up correspondences to Jennifer Williams.

Current Research Professionals

Past Research Professionals