Research Professional – John List (Full-Time, Benefits Eligible)

The Becker Friedman Institute for Economics seeks a Research Professional to collaborate on new and ongoing research, particularly field experiments and analysis of observational and administrative data. The role supports research in applied microeconomics, including labor economics, education, discrimination, and behavioral economics.

What you'll do:

• Collects, cleans, manipulates, and analyzes experimental datasets
• Contributes to writing, proofreading, and fact-checking papers and presentations
• Implements experiments, conducts data analysis, and modifies existing codes to provide robustness of test results
• Ensures compliance with institutional, state and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates

What they're looking for:

• Analytical skills required
• Attention to detail required
• Verbal and written communication skills required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team required
• Bachelor's degree required

Benefits:

• $2,000 professional development fund
• May attend and participate in seminars and workshops in preparation for a successful academic career