Research Assistant

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

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

$12.75 - $16.50

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.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

The job 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.

Data entry, cleaning, and merging.

Creating data visualizations and summary statistics.

Analyzing data for descriptive, experimental, and quasi-experimental studies.

Writing, formatting, and editing technical sections of reports and works for dissemination.

The University of Chicago Inclusive Economy Lab (IEL) partners with policymakers, community-based organizations, and others to generate rigorous evidence that leads to greater economic opportunity for communities harmed by disinvestment and segregation.