Working at the Stigler Center

Research Professional

The Stigler Center for the Study of the Economy and the State is looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual to work as full-time Research Professional starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. Research Professionals work with the Stigler Center Faculty Director and other affiliated faculty to collect and manage data, maintain databases, conduct statistical analyses and provide other key research support associated with faculty research and teaching.

The ideal candidate will have (i) a strong quantitative background; (ii) strong computer skills including programming (R, Stata, Python preferred); (iii) the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and work independently to solve problems; and (iv) experience creating reproducible, well-documented projects and managing advanced codebases strongly preferred.

Note: Chicago Booth will host an information session on pre-doctoral roles like this on September 24 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. CDT, which you can register for here.

Past Research Professionals have used a variety of techniques and tools to examine diverse questions. Examples of past tasks and projects include:

1. Using air-dispersion modelling to assess individual-level health outcomes following exposure to emissions in Denmark.
2. Using natural language processing tools to identify news publications’ editorial biases for pro-business policies and political candidates.
3. Investigating the influence of shareholder proposals and proxy statements on corporate annual reports to shareholders and how executive compensation is structured to reflect the objectives espoused in those letters.

If interested in applying, please complete:

1. Online survey
2. Formal application (JR27831)

Chicago Booth is a member of the Pathways to Research and Doctoral Careers (PREDOC) consortium of universities and research institutions that aims to foster a talented, diverse, and inclusive population in the quantitative social sciences. To learn more and explore other post-baccalaureate research positions, please visit PREDOC.

Assistant Director, Operations

As part of a dynamic and nimble team, the Assistant Director, Operations plays a key role at the Stigler Center by providing general operations and administrative support across Center activities and initiatives, including logistics for workshops, conferences, and other events; the Journalists in Residence Program; the Affiliate Fellows Program and other research activities; and all other daily operations. With a keen attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a proactive attitude, the Assistant Director, Operations excels at multitasking and problem-solving to ensure the Center operates seamlessly and efficiently.

Responsibilities 

• Coordinates Stigler Center in-person and hybrid/remote events, conferences, and workshops, including operations and logistics, AV and catering, speaker communications, and staffing.
• Assists with tracking expenses, maintaining budgets, and updating financial systems/processes. Processes travel reimbursements, supplier/vendor payments, contract requests, and related activities.
• Assists with logistics for hiring and managing research assistants and professionals, interns, and contractors; supports staff and visitor onboarding.
• Assists with integration, coordination, and streamlining of workflow and operational support for Center activities (including ProMarket publication and Capitalisn’t podcast), such as updating standard operational procedures, communications/notes, CRM, and project management.
• Manages general office operations.
• Supports the Journalists in Residence (JIR) program throughout the annual cycle including coordinating activities, onboarding, and acting as point of contact for participants.
• Supports Stigler Center research initiatives, including the Affiliate Fellows Program, the Stigler Working Paper Series, the PhD Dissertation Award, and visiting researchers, among others.
• Performs some routine and complex assignments for the unit usually in the areas of finance, event planning or support services. Initiate the hiring process of students and staff for a unit, which includes the processing of payroll.
• Responsible for training office staff on office procedures and compliance protocols. Coordinates special projects.
• Assists in the monitoring of the various financial and budgetary activities, including vendors contracts. Preparing and monitoring the budget for a unit.
• Performs other related work as needed.

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