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Research Assistant Professor

University of Chicago
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Dec 2025

About the role

Description

The University of Chicago Booth School of Business invites applications for a non-tenure track Research Assistant Professor position in Microeconomics.  The position will be a one-year, non-renewable appointment.  

The Research Assistant Professor is primarily an independent researcher conducting original research within microeconomics or related fields and is expected to stand alone on their scholarly accomplishments, solo- and co-authoring reputable scientific publications.  Appointees are expected to interact with Booth faculty and students and participate in academic conferences and workshops.  The Research Assistant Professor may be asked to teach (or may ask to teach) but that is neither required nor guaranteed.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Economics or a closely related field. They must have demonstrated ability to communicate research findings clearly to audiences through oral presentations and written work.

Application Instructions

Please submit your application through the University of Chicago’s Interfolio website https://apply.interfolio.com/179283.  Applications must include two reference letters, a curriculum vitae, research statement and up to three published or unpublished research papers.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.

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