Principal Researcher at The University of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Department

Booth CDR: Operations - Communications



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 Roman Family Center for Decision Research provides the Principal Researcher (PR) with a supportive research environment to a highly qualified recent PhD. This Principal Researcher focuses on research projects in collaboration with Center for Decision Research researchers on projects in their field of specialty. The PR will be a major collaborator on scholarly work with faculty from the Roman Family CDR, and may be required to present that research at academic conferences. The PR will also serve as a statistics and methods consultant for the Roman Family CDR research community.



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.


• Engages in the intellectual environment of the University of Chicago through workshops, presentations, seminars, and collaboration with faculty and other researchers.


• Contributes to participant recruitment efforts of the PIMCO Decision Research Laboratories


• Performs administrative duties associated with the management of a research group, lab, center and at Mindworks, a public-facing behavioral science laboratory and discovery center.


• Teaching assistant responsibility for up to two sections each year, of a behavioral science course for MBAs taught by the managing faculty member.


• Provides statistical consulting support to graduate students, postdoctoral students and other researchers.


• 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:

• ABD status by start date, August or September 2025.


• PhD by start date in a field relevant to the research being conducted.


• PhD after one year of employment.

Experience:

• A minimum four years of relevant research experience.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Preferred Competencies

• Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as organizational skills.


• Work independently with little supervision; possess a self-motivated disposition; identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes, all while achieving key objectives resulting in desired outcomes.


• Excellent strategic planning, critical thinking, analytical, and persuasion skills.


• Handle multiple detailed tasks/projects simultaneously and meet strict deadlines with frequent interruptions.


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with colleagues, as well as with students, faculty and corporate contacts in a multitude of communication methods, such as in person, email, and phone.


• Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach.

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)


• Letters of Recommendation; two letters of recommendation should be sent directly to Amy Boonstra: amy.boonstra@chicagobooth.edu (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe 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



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Staff 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.


We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange.


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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