The Wharton School Seeking Data Analyst/Research Analyst

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will support faculty research in a number of areas, including real estate, public policy, and urban economics. Job responsibilities include collecting and maintaining databases, performing a variety of statistical and econometric analyses, writing research reports, and providing research-related programming support. Independent thinking, a thorough understanding of economics, and self-motivation are highly valued in performing these functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

BA/BS in Economics, Statistics, Finance, Mathematics, Computer Science or another closely related discipline; previous experience as data analyst or pursing independent research is preferred; computer- programming skills are necessary; ability to analyze data and write reports required. We anticipate that the successful candidate would work at the Center for up to three years before going on to graduate programs or careers in real estate, finance, economics, or related disciplines. Previous analysts have been admitted to Berkeley Economics, Stanford Economics, Cornell Economics and Penn Statistics, among others.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please apply on-line at https://jobs.hr.upenn.edu by searching for one of these three reference numbers: 07-16987; 07-16810 OR 07-16806. Applicants should attach unofficial copies of their transcripts in the online system under “Optional Other document”. Questions can be directed to wrecadmin@wharton.upenn.edu.

ABOUT THE CENTER:

The Samuel Zell and Robert Lurie Real Estate Center at the Wharton School is home to a distinguished research group, and is recognized as a leader in real estate, urban economics, finance, law, and design. The Wharton School is a world-class business school, a place where faculty conduct cutting-edge research and teach undergraduates and MBAs who will be future business leaders. Researchers at the Zell/Lurie Center use state-of-the-art tools in applied economics and econometrics.

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual preference, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability or veteran status.