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MFR - Research

About the Department

The Becker Friedman Institute for Economics (BFI) works with the Chicago Economics community to turn its evidence-based research into real-world impact. BFI takes a unique approach to bridging the divide between academic researchers and decision-makers in the business community and government by translating and packaging the rigorous work of the Chicago Economics community into accessible formats, and proactively sharing those findings with relevant decision-makers and thought leaders around the globe. BFI is a collaborative platform serving the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, the Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics, the Harris School of Public Policy, and the Law School. For more information visit https://bfi.uchicago.edu and https://bfi.uchicago.edu/programs/macro-finance-research-program/.

Job Summary

The Macro Finance Research (MFR) Program under the auspices of the Becker Friedman Institute is seeking a highly skilled and independently motivated early career scholar for the Macro Finance Research Program (MFR) led by Professor Lars Peter Hansen. The candidate will be required to independently identify and interpret research data, develop conclusions, and communicate findings through effective oral and written communication on a bi-weekly basis.

This position performs routine assignments related to scientific research projects. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Writes articles, reports and manuscripts. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings.

The ideal candidate will have strong computer programming and quantitative skills, experience with a statistical programming language such as MATLAB, JULIA, Stata, or R, and familiarity with lower-level programming languages such as C, C++, or Python with interest in coding and a willingness to learn new programs and methods of analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conducts independent problem-solving with high-level directional advice.
• Stays fully informed on the latest developments in the relevant research areas.
• Assists Professor Hansen to identify, assess and organize information for research from academic institutions worldwide and other organizations addressing similar research goals.
• Collaborates with the MFR research team to create and strengthen a digital platform accessible to the community of researchers whose aim is to strengthen dynamic models in macroeconomics and finance.
• Presents findings effectively and articulately at internal staff meetings and seminars/conferences.
• Contributes essential technical content relevant to grant proposals and reports in support of the initiative.
• Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
• Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Collects and cleans data.
• Analyzes data, using reduced form and structural methods.
• Prepares literature reviews.
• Prepares tables and figures for papers and presentations.
• Writes, proofreads, and fact checks papers, reports, and presentations.
• Installs, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
• Maintains recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assisting with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases; and pr viding general administrative support. Has general awareness in research techniques or methods, regulatory policies and procedures, and relevant scientific field.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor\'s degree or above in applied mathematics and computation, statistics, economics or a closely connected field.

Experience:

• Relevant research experience, especially with data.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Basic knowledge of economic dynamics.
• Knowledge of Python, MATLAB, Stata, JULIA and/or R.
• Knowledge of LaTeX.

Preferred Competencies

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.