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Carnegie Mellon University

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Tepper School of Business
Research Professional

JOE ID Number: 2019-01_111462394
Date Posted: 02/22/2019
Date Inactive: 07/31/2019
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Research Professional
Section: US: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: G -- Financial Economics
Salary Range: $55,000
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Tepper School of Business is looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual to work as a full-time research professional for a period of one to two years. This position is ideal for those who plan to apply for a Ph.D. in finance, economics or related fields. It offers the opportunity to gain exposure to and training in all stages of the research process. The start date is no later than June 1, 2019.

The primary duties for a research professional include: obtain and manipulate data from various sources, construct and analyze data using statistical software packages, and assist with the production of working papers and publications.

Ideal candidates for this position will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
-Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, statistics, computer science, mathematics or a related field
-Ability to work with statistics software, such as Stata or SAS
-Familiarity with programming languages, such as Python
-Be able to work independently to solve problems

The position will be based in Pittsburgh, PA. You will be able to participate in the academic life at the Tepper School of Business, including the ability to attend research seminars and interact with faculty and Ph.D. students.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application URL and Instructions Below
Application Instructions:
To apply, please complete the application at the link below and an online survey (https://goo.gl/forms/TZa4SHWpgNLwHQbF3). Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled.