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The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies (CES) seeks an analyst to support the Search Fund Study at the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB). Search Funds are an alternative entrepreneurial path, in which an entrepreneur identifies an existing company with untapped growth potential, raises funds to purchase the firm, and then leads the company as CEO to enhance its growth. The GSB has conducted research about the size and average returns experienced in this industry for several years. The 2026 Study will be close in style and analysis to the 2024 Search Fund Study.
The Research Analyst will work closely with the Associate Director of the Search Fund Project and top faculty to organize, analyze and compose the 2026 Search Fund Study.
We are seeking a collaborative Data Analyst to process and analyze complex survey and financial datasets. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in R with proven experience transforming survey data into insights while thriving in a collaborative environment with multiple senior‑level stakeholders.
Compensation & Logistics
Rate: $60 per hour for Bay Area‑based candidates, based on experience. Rates for other locations will be adjusted based on the US region.
Hours: Average 25‑30 hours per week (may vary depending on phase of project)
Dates: Mid‑January to mid‑June 2026 (some flexibility in dates)
Location: Local candidates may work from home with occasional on‑site meetings at the Stanford GSB campus in Stanford, California. All candidates must be based in the US and available during Pacific Time working hours.
To Apply Please submit a resume and brief cover letter including 1) why this position interests you and 2) how your skills, experiences or past projects match the skills and experience needed for the position, and 3) an example analysis you’ve completed using a large dataset or survey (e.g., class project, prior academic paper).
Send applications to:
searchfunds@stanford.edu
Your responsibilities will include:
Data Cleaning and Management
Clean and process raw survey data from Qualtrics; debug data inconsistencies in partnership with Associate Director
Merge new survey data into existing datasets while maintaining data integrity
Identify and resolve data quality issues in real‑world, survey‑based datasets
Analysis and Reporting
Update and maintain existing R code to replicate analyses with expanded dataset
Conduct descriptive analyses including IRR, ROI calculations, and key demographic/fund metrics by search fund segment
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Research Analyst
role at
Stanford University
The Center for Entrepreneurial Studies (CES) seeks an analyst to support the Search Fund Study at the Stanford Graduate School of Business (GSB). Search Funds are an alternative entrepreneurial path, in which an entrepreneur identifies an existing company with untapped growth potential, raises funds to purchase the firm, and then leads the company as CEO to enhance its growth. The GSB has conducted research about the size and average returns experienced in this industry for several years. The 2026 Study will be close in style and analysis to the 2024 Search Fund Study.
The Research Analyst will work closely with the Associate Director of the Search Fund Project and top faculty to organize, analyze and compose the 2026 Search Fund Study.
We are seeking a collaborative Data Analyst to process and analyze complex survey and financial datasets. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise in R with proven experience transforming survey data into insights while thriving in a collaborative environment with multiple senior‑level stakeholders.
Compensation & Logistics
Rate: $60 per hour for Bay Area‑based candidates, based on experience. Rates for other locations will be adjusted based on the US region.
Hours: Average 25‑30 hours per week (may vary depending on phase of project)
Dates: Mid‑January to mid‑June 2026 (some flexibility in dates)
Location: Local candidates may work from home with occasional on‑site meetings at the Stanford GSB campus in Stanford, California. All candidates must be based in the US and available during Pacific Time working hours.
To Apply Please submit a resume and brief cover letter including 1) why this position interests you and 2) how your skills, experiences or past projects match the skills and experience needed for the position, and 3) an example analysis you’ve completed using a large dataset or survey (e.g., class project, prior academic paper).
Send applications to:
searchfunds@stanford.edu
Your responsibilities will include:
Data Cleaning and Management
Clean and process raw survey data from Qualtrics; debug data inconsistencies in partnership with Associate Director
Merge new survey data into existing datasets while maintaining data integrity
Identify and resolve data quality issues in real‑world, survey‑based datasets
Analysis and Reporting
Update and maintain existing R code to replicate analyses with expanded dataset
Conduct descriptive analyses including IRR, ROI calculations, and key demographic/fund metrics by search fund segment
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