The winter cycle application is open.

We review applications on a rolling basis, so we may close the application early.

John List Voltage Research Program

This is a hybrid volunteer program that is best suited for undergraduates wishing to get their feet wet in economic research.

The voltage research program is closed.

  • You need to be an undergraduate or masters student at the University of Chicago.

    You must be able to meet the team in-person, on campus, at Saieh Hall for Economics.

    You must be able to commit at least 6 hours a week for the program.

    You want to engage in economic research!

  • Transcript (if applicable)

    Curriculum Vitae

  • Participate in the Empirical Training Program

    Meet with team leaders and your team

    Collect and analyze data needed for research projects

    Other tasks as required for different research projects

    Position starts from September 29 and ends on December 9

Advanced Voltage Research Program

This is a part-time, paid research assistant program best suited for advanced undergraduates with some experience with research.

The advanced voltage research program is closed.

  • You need to be an undergraduate or masters student at the University of Chicago.

    You must be able to meet the team in-person, on campus, at Saieh Hall for Economics.

    You must be able to commit at least 10 hours a week for the program.

    You have prior research experience or have high levels of coding skills.

    Other specific skills as required for each specific position.

  • Transcript (if applicable)

    Curriculum Vitae

  • Participate in the Empirical Training Program

    Meet with team leaders and your team

    Collect and analyze data needed for research projects

    Other tasks as required for different research projects

    Position starts from September 29 and ends on December 9

External Voltage Research Program

This is an online-only volunteer program for research applicants who cannot participate in the research process in-person.

The external voltage research program is currently not open.

  • You must be able to commit at least 6 hours a week for the program.

    You have prior research experience, have high levels of coding skills, or have a good understanding of applied econometrics.

    You must be based in the United States.

    Other specific skills as required for each specific position.

  • Transcript (if applicable)

    Curriculum Vitae

  • Meet with team leaders and your team

    Collect and analyze data needed for research projects

    Other tasks as required for different research projects

Research Professional

We also hire full-time research professionals through BFI’s predoc program. This position is meant for people with a bachelor’s in economics. We are currently open at https://boards.greenhouse.io/universityofchicago/jobs/5388320003