Pre-Doctoral Research Associate - Tepper School of Business
- Employer
- Carnegie Mellon University
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jan 18, 2023
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Business & Management, Business Administration, Economics, Other Business & Management, Science, Technology & Mathematics, Statistics
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
The Tepper School of Business lives at the heart of Carnegie Mellon University, guided by a mission to transform the world, pioneering and innovating at the intersection of business, technology, and analytics. The school offers a future-focused business school experience, tailored for the complexity of today’s marketplace. Where others see challenges, we see opportunity. Always looking ahead, we are consistently moving the world forward with innovative ideas, creative solutions, and new approaches.
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated individual to work as a full-time pre-doctoral research associate 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 negotiable. Your work will be supervised by Carnegie Mellon University Professor Matthew Denes.
Core responsibilities will include:
- Obtain and manipulate data from various sources
- Construct and analyze data using statistical software
packages
- Assist with the production of working papers and
publications
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, statistics, computer
science, mathematics or related field required
- 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
CMU’s COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements: As a condition of employment, Carnegie Mellon University requires all staff and faculty working in the United States to be fully vaccinated, including a booster when eligible, against COVID-19. Prior to commencement of employment, new hires in the United States must provide proof of vaccination or obtain an approved exemption. (Exemptions may be requested for medical reasons or for religious or strong moral or ethical conviction.) Staff and faculty must comply with all applicable COVID-19 mitigation requirements. Please see Minimum Requirements to Return to Campus for details regarding the university’s current COVID-19 mitigation requirements.
Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Job Function
Pre/Post-Doctoral Associates & Fellows
Position Type
Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Full Time/Part time
Full time
Pay Basis
Hourly
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