Full time Research Assistant job

The University of Chicago
Booth School of Business
5807 South Woodlawn Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60637
Stephen.Lamb@chicagobooth.edu
Sanjog Misra


RESEARCH ASSISTANT
Professor Sanjog Misra is looking for a full-time research assistant for a period of two years. The
preferred start date is August 31, 2020, although we are willing to accommodate an earlier or later
start. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis.
The ideal candidate will be inquisitive, resourceful, and analytical, with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Applicants should have (i) a strong quantitative background, (ii) strong computer programming
skills, and (iii) the ability to work independently to solve problems. The RP will be working on
projects at the intersection of computing, econometrics, and causal inference with applications in
the areas of marketing and economics. The work will be appropriate to someone with a PhD and
experience in these areas, or another candidate with very strong machine learning experience and
ability.
If interested, please fill out this form at https://forms.gle/EujmnSQGfdXAJLDW9. Your application
is not complete until submission of the form, including all supporting documents (CV, cover letter,
unofficial transcripts, and coding sample). You must also fill out a formal application at
https://uchicago.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Hyde-Park-Campus/ResearchProfessional_JR08741. For more information about our research staff program, visit our website.