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　　Booth Faculty Research - Research Professional

　　About the Department

　　The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldestbusiness school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes toinfluencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, theschool has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business.Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business educationtransforms students into confident, effective, respected businessleaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.

　　Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school inthe world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, andone in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environswhile 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 oflifelong career opportunities.

　　As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Boothshares the University\'s core values that shape the distinctiveintellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas,and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to businessleads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth facultymembers have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first businessschool to achieve this accomplishment.

　　For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School ofBusiness, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.

　　Job Summary

　　Research Professionals work with faculty to collect data, maintaindatabases, conduct statistical analysis, and provide other supportassociated with faculty research.

　　This position is expected to last one year with the possibility of asecond.

　　Responsibilities

　　Collects data, conducts complex statistical analysis, writesstatistical software programs, and organizes the presentation ofresults.Creates charts, tables, and descriptive text for presentations.Maintains databases, reviews background materials, and performspreliminary research.Obtains and organizes information for research from other academicinstitutions and practitioners.Proofreads and edits citations of research reports, working papers,and publications.Maintains effective communication with all members of the facultyand outside institutions.Maintains technical and administrative support for a researchproject.Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literaturereviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and otherdocuments.Performs other related work as needed.Minimum Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in relatedfield.

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　　Work Experience:

　　Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through---

　　Certifications:

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　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Bachelor\'s degree or higher in a field relevant to the researchbeing conducted by start date.Experience:

　　A minimum of one year of relevant research experience.Technical Skills or Knowledge:

　　Demonstrated proficiency in R, STATA, or a related software.Preferred Competencies

　　Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well asorganizational skills.Work independently with little supervision; possess a self-motivateddisposition; identify opportunities for improvement and recommendeffective changes, all w ile achieving key objectives resulting indesired outcomes.Excellent strategic planning, critical thinking, analytical, andpersuasion skills.Handle multiple detailed tasks/projects simultaneously and meetstrict deadlines with frequent interruptions.Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically withcolleagues, as well as with students, faculty and corporate contactsin a multitude of communication methods i.e., in person, email,phone.Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customerservice-oriented approach.Working Conditions

　　This position is currently expected to work a minimum three days perweek in the office.Application Documents

　　Resume/CV (required)Cover Letter (required)Complete post secondary transcripts, unofficial transcripts may besubmitted (required)When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the MyExperience page, in the section titled Application Docum