The winter cycle application is closed.

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

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

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

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