EDE+ Alumni Opportunities

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Chicago Booth Research Professional – Multiple Faculty Matches Available 

• Applications will be reviewed starting October 1 on a rolling basis
• This full-time position will entail close collaboration on a number of new and ongoing economics research projects across a wide range of fields. Research topics include public economics, inequality, development, labor economics, finance, macroeconomics, fiscal and monetary policy, behavioral economics, household finance, market design, financial intermediation, trade, urban economics, education, international economics, industrial organization, entrepreneurship, and housing.

Research Professional – John List

• Applications will be reviewed from October on a rolling basis.
• The Research Professional for Chicago Experiments collaborates on new and ongoing research projects with a focus on, but not limited to, the implementation and empirical analysis of field experiments and observational/administrative data. Specifically, the Research Professional is involved in advanced empirical work on labor economics, education/human capital, discrimination, behavioral economics, and other topics within applied microeconomics.
• Please email Michelle Skinner at maskinner@uchicago.edu to notify us that you have applied as an EDE alum, or with any questions you have about open positions.

BFI Predoctoral Research in Economics Program (PREP)

• The Predoctoral Research in Economics Program (PREP) is intended to serve as a bridge between college and graduate school for students interested in empirical economics. The program offers unique research and professional training opportunities at the University of Chicago.
• List of currently open positions accepting applications: EDE instructors/guests Chad Syverson, Michael Kremer, Joshua Gottlieb, Esteban Rossi-Hansberg, and John List are currently hiring. Please email bfipredoc@uchicago.edu to notify us that you have applied as an EDE alum, or with any questions you have about open positions.

Chicago Booth Research Professional – Pascal Noel and Eric Zwick

• Currently accepting applications on a rolling basis
• Research topics include public economics, inequality, household finance, labor economics, macroeconomics, and behavioral economics.

The Brookings Institution: Reach out to reach out to Stephanie Cencula (SCencula@brookings.edu) if you have any questions or would like to chat with her before applying.

• Research Assistant, the Hutchins Center on Fiscal and Monetary Policy: The Research Assistant undertakes research and policy analysis on a range of economic, health and social policy issues for one or more fellows or senior fellows. Duties for this position include a) research assistance; b) drafting materials and working papers, blogs and other publications; d) verification of statistical calculations, literature searches, and computer work; and e) assisting the fellow and other staff with the management of projects.

Peter G Peterson Foundation

• 2025 Fiscal Internship Program - June 2 - August 8, 2025. This program engages students in fiscal policy by providing them with first-hand research experience at public policy institutions in Washington, DC. Over the summer, PGPF Fiscal Interns will have the opportunity to gain substantive policy research experience at a leading organization, work under the direct supervision of a respected scholar, and join a diverse community of experts and students interested in budgetary and economic issues. Email fiscalinternship@pgpf.org with any questions.

Opportunity Insights at Harvard University

Mathematica is a research and data analytics consultancy driven by a mission to improve public well-being. Their experts innovate at the intersection of data science, social science, and technology to translate big questions into deep insights.

FedEcon Jobs (internships and full-time RA positions across the Federal Reserve System)

• Internship Eligibility: current sophomore or junior
• RA Eligibility: Graduating senior/bachelor’s degree holder
• Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago – Research Assistants, Internships
• Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond – Research Assistants

AQR Capital Management –  If you apply to a position, email asher.simcoe@aqr.com with a copy to Quentin (quentinj@uchicago.edu) to alert them of your application and your status as an EDE program participant.

Ariel Investments - If you apply to a position, email Quentin (quentinj@uchicago.edu) to alert him of your application.

•  Summer 2025 Internship - Chicago or NYC

• Ariel Alternatives (NYC) - The summer internship program at Ariel Alternatives gives college-level students a unique opportunity to learn about the financial services industry by working side by side with seasoned experts. You will gain hands-on leadership experience while learning about the different business channels within the firm.

Build valuable skills and gain exposure to academic research with one of our UChicago faculty during a 10-week, paid summer experience. EDE+ alumni may apply for a paid research assistant position to work with UChicago faculty on research projects during the academic year or during the summer to enhance their skills and experience — an invaluable opportunity for participants applying to graduate programs, or for internships or research assistantships with other organizations or academic institutions.

Summer 2025 EDE+ RA positions will be posted on the EDE+ Job Board in early 2025.

Connect with mentors at the peer, professional, or PhD level who are passionate about your success. Check back for updates soon.

Connect with other programs and educational opportunities also committed to an inclusive learning and professional environment in the quantitative social sciences.

• PREDOC.org (Pathways to Research and Doctoral Careers)

• Learning and Earning Digital Badges – Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis