The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
Howard and Nancy Marks Principal Researcher
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Department : Booth CDR: Operations
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and a leading force in business education and practice. Since 1898, Booth has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. The school offers a rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education that prepares students to become confident, effective, respected business leaders capable of facing the toughest challenges.
Chicago Booth features campuses in four locations (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) with facilities reflecting their surroundings while providing a state-of-the-art learning environment. Booth is proud to offer an unmatched faculty, degree and open enrollment programs on three continents, a global alumni network, and strong corporate relationships that provide lifelong career opportunities.
As part of the University of Chicago, Booth shares the University's core values. Booth faculty and students continually question ideas and seek proof, leading to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas, making Booth the first business school to achieve this accomplishment. For more information, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.
Job Summary Supported by the Howard and Nancy Marks Post-Doctoral Fellowship, the Principal Researcher position is designed to foster research at the boundaries among psychology, economics, and finance. The Principal Researcher will coordinate the Center’s brownbag series and assist with other Center programs and events as needed. The role may involve collaboration on projects of mutual interest with Booth faculty and other units at the University of Chicago. A research budget will be provided.
This position is anticipated to last two years and begins Summer/Fall 2026.
Responsibilities
Develops original research questions and implements studies to investigate those questions.
Participates in study design, data acquisition and analysis, manuscript development, and presentation/publication of results.
Assists with teaching responsibilities of up to two quarters of behavioral science classes each academic year.
Serves as the coordinator of the Center’s brownbag series and assists with other Center programs and events as needed.
Uses subject matter and best practices knowledge to perform lab and/or research-related duties; 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.
Education Minimum Qualifications
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field.
Work Experience Minimum Qualifications
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications Preferred Qualifications Education
Ph.D., earned or expected by August 2026, in economics, psychology, or finance.
Experience
Conducting computer, web-based, and interpersonal interaction-based experiments.
Preferred Competencies
Familiarity with methods of experimentation.
Outstanding verbal, written, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently with little supervision; self-motivated; identifies opportunities for improvement and implements changes to achieve objectives.
Excellent strategic planning, critical thinking, analytical, and persuasion skills.
Ability to work effectively with colleagues, students, faculty, and corporate contacts through various communication methods (in-person, email, phone).
Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach.
Working Conditions
This position is expected to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter describing areas of research interests (required)
Two Letters of Recommendation (required)
Summary detailing: a) potential contribution of this position to the progress of your disciplinary training and academic career (preferred); b) indication of one or two faculty members you would like to collaborate with (preferred).
When applying, the documents must be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the Application Documents section.
Job Details
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 pay range represents the University’s good-faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits and Equal Opportunity 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. Details are available 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, ancestry, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes. For additional information, please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers needing 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, which includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment; each case is considered based on relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report provides information about safety support, crime and fire statistics, and emergency response plans. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies are available from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and a leading force in business education and practice. Since 1898, Booth has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. The school offers a rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education that prepares students to become confident, effective, respected business leaders capable of facing the toughest challenges.
Chicago Booth features campuses in four locations (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) with facilities reflecting their surroundings while providing a state-of-the-art learning environment. Booth is proud to offer an unmatched faculty, degree and open enrollment programs on three continents, a global alumni network, and strong corporate relationships that provide lifelong career opportunities.
As part of the University of Chicago, Booth shares the University's core values. Booth faculty and students continually question ideas and seek proof, leading to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas, making Booth the first business school to achieve this accomplishment. For more information, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.
Job Summary Supported by the Howard and Nancy Marks Post-Doctoral Fellowship, the Principal Researcher position is designed to foster research at the boundaries among psychology, economics, and finance. The Principal Researcher will coordinate the Center’s brownbag series and assist with other Center programs and events as needed. The role may involve collaboration on projects of mutual interest with Booth faculty and other units at the University of Chicago. A research budget will be provided.
This position is anticipated to last two years and begins Summer/Fall 2026.
Responsibilities
Develops original research questions and implements studies to investigate those questions.
Participates in study design, data acquisition and analysis, manuscript development, and presentation/publication of results.
Assists with teaching responsibilities of up to two quarters of behavioral science classes each academic year.
Serves as the coordinator of the Center’s brownbag series and assists with other Center programs and events as needed.
Uses subject matter and best practices knowledge to perform lab and/or research-related duties; 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.
Education Minimum Qualifications
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in a related field.
Work Experience Minimum Qualifications
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications Preferred Qualifications Education
Ph.D., earned or expected by August 2026, in economics, psychology, or finance.
Experience
Conducting computer, web-based, and interpersonal interaction-based experiments.
Preferred Competencies
Familiarity with methods of experimentation.
Outstanding verbal, written, and organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
Ability to work independently with little supervision; self-motivated; identifies opportunities for improvement and implements changes to achieve objectives.
Excellent strategic planning, critical thinking, analytical, and persuasion skills.
Ability to work effectively with colleagues, students, faculty, and corporate contacts through various communication methods (in-person, email, phone).
Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach.
Working Conditions
This position is expected to work a minimum of three days per week in the office.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter describing areas of research interests (required)
Two Letters of Recommendation (required)
Summary detailing: a) potential contribution of this position to the progress of your disciplinary training and academic career (preferred); b) indication of one or two faculty members you would like to collaborate with (preferred).
When applying, the documents must be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the Application Documents section.
Job Details
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 pay range represents the University’s good-faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits and Equal Opportunity 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. Details are available 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, ancestry, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes. For additional information, please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers needing 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, which includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment; each case is considered based on relevance to the position.
The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report provides information about safety support, crime and fire statistics, and emergency response plans. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies are available from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.
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