Research Professional – Development Innovation Lab (Full-Time, Benefits Eligible)

<p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Research Professional (RP)</p> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Chicago, IL</p> <p><strong>Salary Ranges: </strong>$59,000–62,000 annual salary, additional $2,000 professional development fund</p> <p><strong>Terms: </strong>Seeking a Research Professional for a period of at least one but ideally two years</p> <p><strong>Expected Start Date</strong>: To be determined - Summer 2027</p> <p><strong>Depar</strong><strong>tment: </strong>Becker Friedman Institute <br><br></p> <p><strong><u>Job Summary</u></strong></p> <p><span class="TextRun SCXW219790033 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219790033 BCX0">The Development Innovation Lab at the University of Chicago uses the tools of economics to develop innovations with the potential to </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219790033 BCX0">benefit</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW219790033 BCX0"> millions of people in low- and middle-income countries. It was founded and is led by Nobel laureate Michael Kremer.</span></span> <span data-contrast="auto">DIL, in partnership with BFI, is seeking to hire multiple full-time Research Professionals to work with Professor Michael Kremer, Nobel Laureate, and possibly other faculty as part of the Development Innovation Lab. Successful applicants will collaborate on new and ongoing research in development economics. </span><span data-contrast="auto">The Research Professional’s responsibilities will span all stages of research, including collecting data in both tabular and spatial formats, developing algorithms that clean and organize data, conducting statistical analyses, running simulations, and preparing manuscripts and presentations.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559738":200,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}"> </span></p> <p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Under limited direction, performs complex lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. (15%)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559738":200,"335559740":276,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Supports data collection. Develops data collection instruments, trains and oversees the work of research support personnel, and monitors data quality. (15%)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559740":276,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Supports analytical needs of research projects. Collects, records, and analyzes data. Builds, manages, and maintains project databases. (15%)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559740":276,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Conducts literature reviews and helps write reports, manuscripts, and other documents. (10%)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559740":276,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Supports the design and implementation of experiments, interacting with research subjects and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator. (15%)</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":720,"335559740":276,"335559991":360}"> </span></li> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, directives, and mandates. (10%)</s