Pre-Doctoral Research Specialist
$57k-$61k/y
Inside Higher Eda day ago
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Summary
The University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Pre-Doctoral Research Specialist to join the Wharton School in Philadelphia, PA. The role involves supporting research projects in macro-finance theory and empirics, focusing on topics such as monetary policy and financial markets.
About the Role
As a Pre-Doctoral Research Specialist, you will manage data for faculty research projects, develop and maintain databases, prepare supporting materials for research papers, and contribute to various research activities. This position is designed for recent graduates seeking predoctoral research experience and will last for two years.
About You
Required:
- BA/BS in Economics, Finance, Statistics, or a related discipline.
- Strong desire to expand skills in research and quantitative data analysis.
Preferred:
- 1 to 2 years of research experience, potentially while completing a bachelor's degree.
- Experience with statistical software such as STATA, Matlab, Mathematica, or R.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Tuition assistance for employees and their dependents.
- Generous retirement plans.
- Flexible work hours.
- Professional development resources.
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