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Pre-Doctoral Research Specialist – Business – Economics – And Public Policy Department – Wharton School

Pre-Doctoral Research Specialist – Business – Economics – And Public Policy Department – Wharton School

CompanyThe Wharton School
LocationPhiladelphia, PA, USA
Salary$57000 – $61000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelEntry Level/New Grad, Junior

Requirements

  • BA/BS in Economics, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline
  • Previous experience as a research analyst or conducting independent research using statistical software such as STATA or R is preferred
  • Ability to analyze data and write reports
  • Self-directed, intrinsically motivated; capacity to manage work independently and organize workflows across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

  • Performing a variety of statistical and econometric analyses
  • Cleaning and analyzing data
  • Writing research reports
  • Conducting background research and literature reviews
  • Identifying and obtaining secondary data
  • Coding survey questionnaires
  • Managing field activities
  • Engaging in public scholarship and social media to disseminate research findings.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous experience as a research analyst or conducting independent research using statistical software such as STATA or R is preferred