Northwestern University
Empirical Research Fellow, Research Support
Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, us, 60208
Location: Evanston, Illinois
Department: Kellogg Research Support
We seek applicants who want to apply to a Ph.D. program in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Strategy, Operations Research, or a related field in the pursuit of an academic research career. If selected, you will be offered a one-year appointment, with the ability to renew for a second year based on performance.
The ideal candidate will have: (i) very strong data management and computer programming skills; (ii) exposure to applied statistical models; and, (iii) some prior experience working on research, such as an independent thesis or as a research assistant. Prior coursework in Economics is a plus, but not necessary; in fact, this position is well suited for someone who has strong data management skills, but wants more exposure to Economics research before graduate school. You must have completed at least a bachelor's degree before the employment start date.
Your application must include a cover letter. In that letter, please describe your academic career goals and how a predoctoral appointment at Kellogg will serve those goals. Your letter should also mention if you have a special interest to work in a certain academic area or with specific Kellogg faculty.
Specific Responsibilities
Work closely with faculty on research projects
Collect, maintain, and document original research datasets
Merge data from separate sources, derive new variables, or reformat data for analysis
Proactively test data for integrity
Create or replicate results of applied statistical or machine learning models
Write programs that produce statistical analyses, numeric simulations, or optimization results
Produce tables, figures, and/or other research outputs as needed
Might assist with literature reviews or reviewing drafts of papers
Required Qualifications
Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university, leading to a bachelor's or higher degree
A long-term interest in performing research in Economics or a related field
Ability to write programs in at least one language - such as Stata, Python, R, or SQL
Strong habits documenting and managing versions of datasets and program code.
Demonstrated ability to work independently to solve analytical problems
Good understanding of statistical/econometric concepts
Applications accepted here Apply for Job
Salary Compensation: $25.55 per hour
This is a full-time, non-exempt 1-year appointment.
Benefits At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.
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Department: Kellogg Research Support
We seek applicants who want to apply to a Ph.D. program in Economics, Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Strategy, Operations Research, or a related field in the pursuit of an academic research career. If selected, you will be offered a one-year appointment, with the ability to renew for a second year based on performance.
The ideal candidate will have: (i) very strong data management and computer programming skills; (ii) exposure to applied statistical models; and, (iii) some prior experience working on research, such as an independent thesis or as a research assistant. Prior coursework in Economics is a plus, but not necessary; in fact, this position is well suited for someone who has strong data management skills, but wants more exposure to Economics research before graduate school. You must have completed at least a bachelor's degree before the employment start date.
Your application must include a cover letter. In that letter, please describe your academic career goals and how a predoctoral appointment at Kellogg will serve those goals. Your letter should also mention if you have a special interest to work in a certain academic area or with specific Kellogg faculty.
Specific Responsibilities
Work closely with faculty on research projects
Collect, maintain, and document original research datasets
Merge data from separate sources, derive new variables, or reformat data for analysis
Proactively test data for integrity
Create or replicate results of applied statistical or machine learning models
Write programs that produce statistical analyses, numeric simulations, or optimization results
Produce tables, figures, and/or other research outputs as needed
Might assist with literature reviews or reviewing drafts of papers
Required Qualifications
Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university, leading to a bachelor's or higher degree
A long-term interest in performing research in Economics or a related field
Ability to write programs in at least one language - such as Stata, Python, R, or SQL
Strong habits documenting and managing versions of datasets and program code.
Demonstrated ability to work independently to solve analytical problems
Good understanding of statistical/econometric concepts
Applications accepted here Apply for Job
Salary Compensation: $25.55 per hour
This is a full-time, non-exempt 1-year appointment.
Benefits At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status. View Northwestern's non-discrimination statement. Job applicants who wish to request an accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance. View additional information on the accommodations process.
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