Principal Researcher
Company: University of Chicago
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Department Booth Faculty Research - Research Professional About
the Department The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none
when it comes to influencing business education and business
practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders
that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based
approach to business education transforms students into confident,
effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest
challenges. Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any
business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in
Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the
architectural traditions of its environs while 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 of lifelong career opportunities. As part of
the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the
University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual
culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and
seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business
leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth
faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first
business school to achieve this accomplishment. For more
information about the University of Chicago Booth School of
Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/. Job Summary
The Principal Researcher provides a supportive research environment
to a highly qualified recent PhD. The Principal Researcher
collaborates with Dacheng Xiu to enable Professor Xiu’s research
under his direction. The PR will be a major collaborator on
scholarly work, and may be required to present that research at
academic conferences. Responsibilities Conducts collaborative
research with faculty to be presented at academic forums and
published in peer-reviewed academic journals. Collects data and
conducts statistical analysis. Conducts literature reviews and
performs research. Uses subject matter and best practices knowledge
to perform lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Works
independently to assist with project design. Guides data
collection, evaluation and analysis. Designs and manages databases.
Writes reports, articles and manuscripts. Performs other related
work as needed. Minimum Qualifications Education: Minimum
requirements include a college or university degree in related
field. Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and
skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related
job discipline. Certifications: Preferred Qualifications Education:
ABD status by start date. PhD by start date in a field relevant to
the research being conducted. PhD after one year of employment.
Technical Skills or Knowledge: Proficiency in Python. Preferred
Competencies Outstanding verbal and written skills. Organizational
and attention to detail skills. Work independently with little
supervision. Working Conditions This position is currently expected
to work a minimum three days per week in the office. Application
Documents Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter (required) Two
Reference Letters, emailed to stephen.lamb@chicagobooth.edu
(required) Up to Three Representative Publications or Working
Papers (required) When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded
via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application
Documents of the application. Job Family Research Role Impact
Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours 37.5 Drug Test
Required No Health Screen Required No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry
Required No Pay Rate Type Salary ? FLSA Status Exempt ? Pay Range
$75,000.00 The included pay rate or range represents the
University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer
for this role at the time of posting. Benefits Eligible Yes The
University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and
resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and
paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found
in the Benefits Guidebook . Posting Statement The University of
Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin,
shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability,
military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected
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reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should
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