Pre-Doctoral Research Specialist (Real Estate Center

Pre-Doctoral Research Specialist (Real Estate Center)

The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is shaping the future of business by incubating ideas, driving insights, and creating leaders who change the world. With campuses in both Philadelphia and San Francisco, Wharton has over 850 staff, a faculty population of more than 235 renowned professors, and 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral students. Each year 13,000 professionals from around the world advance their careers through Wharton Executive Education's individual, company-customized, and online programs.

More than 104,000 Wharton alumni form a powerful global network of leaders who transform business every day. Wharton is home to a dynamic community of staff, bringing a wide range of skills, experiences, and perspectives.

The successful candidate will support faculty research in a number of areas, including real estate, public policy, and urban economics. Job responsibilities include collecting, designing, implementing and maintaining moderately complex databases; using access methods, access time, device allocation, validation checks, reorganization and statistical methods. Perform a variety of statistical and econometric analyses. Write research reports, and provide research-related programming support. Independent thinking, a thorough understanding of economics, and self-motivation are highly valued in performing these functions.

Ability to analyze data requirements, maintain database dictionaries, and integration of systems through database design is essential. Must work proficiently in most phases of database management.

This is a full-time, limited-term position typically intended for recent graduates who are seeking predoctoral research experience. The position is designed for a duration of 2 years and cannot be extended beyond the initial term. The start date for this position is July 1, 2027. The salary will be competitive with the market and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

BA/BS in Economics, Statistics, Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science or another closely-related discipline; previous experience as a research analyst or pursuing independent research is preferred. Computer programming skills are necessary; ability to analyze data and write reports required. Some independent research or research assistantship experience is preferred.

Candidates go on to graduate programs or careers in economics, finance, real estate, or related disciplines. Former pre-doctoral fellows have been admitted to the Berkeley, Chicago, Columbia, Duke, Harvard, LSE, Michigan, Penn, Stanford, Wisconsin, and Yale doctoral programs in Economics, as well as MIT and Penn Statistics, Wharton Operations, Information, and Decisions.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Wharton School

Pay Range

$45,278.00 - $65,000.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

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