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# Research Professional (RP) at Pre-Doctoral in Economics Program (PREP)

Department: Pre-Doctoral in Economics ProgramEducation: education_required

Compensation

$59,000 – $62,000/yr

**Location**
: Chicago, Illinois

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: entry

**Posted**
: Aug 28, 2026

## Description

The Development Innovation Lab at the University of Chicago is hiring multiple full-time Research Professionals to work with Professor Michael Kremer and possibly other faculty on development economics research. The role covers data collection, data cleaning and database management, statistical analysis, simulations, literature reviews, manuscript and presentation preparation, experimental support, compliance, and project administration. Applicants need a bachelor’s degree, less than two years of related work experience, and knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and impact-evaluation methods; the position offers a $59,000–$62,000 annual salary plus a $2,000 professional development fund and requires extensive field travel. Applications were reviewed in two rounds through December 13, 2026, with a start date to be determined in Summer 2027.

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