[CogSci] Post-Doctoral Position at the University of Chicago

[Bartels, Daniel]

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Post-Doctoral Position in Marketing at the University of Chicago:


The Post-Doctoral Research Professional position is designed to foster research collaboration in behavioral marketing; cognitive, mathematical or social psychology; and behavioral economics, with a focus on consumer decision making.  The preferred start date is July 1, 2020, although we are willing to accommodate an earlier or later start.  Applications will be evaluated beginning on February 1 and ending on March 1.


The Post-Doctoral Principal Researcher will collaborate on projects of mutual interest with faculty at the Booth School. They will be working closely with Professors Dan Bartels, Berkeley Dietvorst, Celia Gaertig, Abigail Sussman, and Oleg Urminsky.  Duties will include the development of original research questions, conducting literature reviews, and the design and implementation of studies to investigate those questions.  Specific activities will include participating in study design, data acquisition and statistical analysis, manuscript development, and presentation of results and co-authored publication in academic journals.

This position is for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. This position will help prepare the Post-Doctoral Research Professional to subsequently apply for research-oriented faculty positions in marketing or related decision-making fields.


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

1. Design complex web-based surveys including programming, developing, testing, and implementation of online studies.

2. Collecting, cleaning, coding, and analyzing complex data, as well as writing up results.

3. Perform literature reviews, meta-analysis and compile citations

4. Other administrative tasks as assigned (i.e., participant payments and reimbursements)



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

1. Master's degree in relevant field is required; PhD preferred.

2. Familiarity with methods of experimentation preferred.

3. Familiarity with methods of experimentation preferred.

4. Data-analysis skills and knowledge of statistical methods is required.

5. Excellent communication skills required.

6. Ability to interact with faculty, students, and staff successfully required.

7. Good organizational skills and attention to detail required.

8. A CV, cover letter, and writing sample are required to apply for this position.

Please apply at the following link: https://uchicago.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Hyde-Park-Campus/Principal-Researcher_JR07423.


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Daniel M. Bartels
Professor of Marketing
University of Chicago
Booth School of Business
bartels at uchicago.edu<mailto:bartels at uchicago.edu>

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