Principal Researcher

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Harpersfield Center, Township of Harpersfield, OH, USA
In-Office
75K-75K Annually
Senior level
Edtech
The Role
Conducts collaborative academic research with faculty, including data collection, statistical analysis, literature reviews, machine learning model training and evaluation, database management, and preparation of reports, manuscripts, and conference presentations. The role independently supports research design, guides analysis, and contributes to peer-reviewed scholarly publications while working closely with Professor Aragam.
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Department

Booth Faculty Research - Research Professional


About the Department

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.
Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.
Chicago Booth is proud to claim:
-an unmatched faculty.
-degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents.
-a global body of nearly 56,000 accomplished alumni.
-strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.
As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment. For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.


Job Summary

The Principal Researcher provides a supportive research environment to a highly qualified recent PhD. The Principal Researcher collaborates with Bryon Aragam to enable Professor Aragam’s research under their direction. The PR will be a major collaborator on scholarly work, and may be required to present that research at academic conferences.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts collaborative research with faculty to be presented at academic forums and published in peer-reviewed academic journals.
  • Collects data and conducts statistical analysis.
  • Conducts literature reviews and performs research.
  • Trains, deploys, and evaluates machine learning models.
  • Uses subject matter and best practices knowledge to perform lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Works independently to assist with project design.
  • Guides data collection, evaluation and analysis. Designs and manages databases. Writes reports, articles and manuscripts.
  • Performs other related work as needed.


Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.


Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.


Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

  • Doctoral degree status or all-but-dissertation status.
  • PhD within one year of start date.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

  • Programming and computing skills, including familiarity with statistics and machine learning software, such as those in Python and PyTorch.
  • Strong mathematical and statistical background at the research level.

Preferred Competencies

  • Evidence of ability to publish in high-impact conferences and journals.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and handle multiple projects.
  • Work well independently, as well as with others.
  • Seek out, coordinate, and appropriately disseminate information.

Working Conditions

  • This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days per week in the office.

Application Documents

  • Resume/CV (required)
  • Cover Letter (required)
  • Research Statement, including brief description of research interests (required)
  • Graduate Transcripts (required)

The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.


Job Family

Research


Role Impact

Individual Contributor


Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5


Drug Test Required

No


Health Screen Required

No


Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No


Pay Rate Type

Salary


FLSA Status

Exempt


Pay Range

$75,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.


Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.


Posting Statement

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.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

 

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Skills Required

  • College or university degree in a related field
  • 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline
  • Doctoral degree status or all-but-dissertation status
  • PhD within one year of the start date
  • Programming and computing skills, including familiarity with statistics and machine learning software such as Python and PyTorch
  • Strong mathematical and statistical background at the research level
  • Evidence of ability to publish in high-impact conferences and journals
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently and collaboratively
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