Pre-Doctoral Research Associate - Tepper School of Business

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
  
  

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the Tepper School of Business. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

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
  
  

The position will be based in Pittsburgh, PA. It offers a living stipend of $58,000 plus benefits, which includes health insurance and the opportunity to enroll in courses. Additional details are available at: https://www.cmu.edu/hr/benefits/staff.html . 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.

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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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