Columbia Business School seeks to recruit several full-time
Research Associates (RAs) for the Office of the Dean to assist with faculty
research in the Accounting, Decision Risk & Operations (DRO), Finance and
Economics (F&E), Management, and Marketing divisions.
Under the guidance of Columbia Business School faculty, the
RA will take an active role in on-going research projects in various stages
from conception through publication. The work may include, but is not limited
to: quantitative and qualitative research and analysis, coordination and
management of information and data, development of teaching materials, and work
on special projects.
This position provides an opportunity to gain experience in
academic or business research, with a special focus on fields such as
accounting, finance, statistics, operations, risk management, and would be
ideal preparation for a PhD program or other graduate study.
Minimum 2 year commitment required.
This position offers salary commensurate with the
candidate’s qualifications and excellent benefits. For further information,
visit http://hr.columbia.edu/benefits.
Job Duties may include:
- 1Develop models and implement program code (STATA, R, SAS, Matlab, , etc.).
- 2Perform statistical analysis, including regression analysis.
- Collect, clean, and maintain computer data sets and databases. Assist with data entry and ensure data integrity. Extract and link data from multiple databases for analysis. Prepare detailed documentation.
- Assist with data analysis and dissemination of findings through the preparation of reports, journal articles, presentations, web sites, and other research outlets.
- Perform case-based research, including work with detailed primary documents.
- Assist in the organization of research programs including conferences, seminars and workshops, and perform other related duties as assigned.
- Prepare presentations for teaching and research projects.
- Monitor the status of multiple projects and ensure that interim and final deadlines are met.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent is required.
Minimum Requirements:
Demonstrated exceptional written and oral communications
skills needed. Strong programming and quantitative skills required. Candidate
must be organized and able to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Candidates must demonstrate through either prior work experience or academic
course study an aptitude and enthusiasm for research.
Preferred Qualifications:
Major in economics or finance, or in a quantitative
discipline such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Operations
Research, Mathematics, or Statistics preferred. Advanced coursework/training in
statistics, mathematics, and/or computer science desired.
Coursework in finance and/or economics preferable. Work experience in a
research role, preferably in academic environment. Programming experience in
one or more of the following languages: STATA, SAS, Matlab, Python, C++, or SQL
preferred.
To Apply:
Please fill visit our website:
http://www8.gsb.columbia.edu/faculty-research/research/job-opportunities/research-associate/application
If your skills, experience, and interests are a suitable match for our needs, we will contact you to schedule an interview.
If you have any further questions, please email researchjobs@gsb.columbia.edu. Application materials must be submitted via the website. Submissions via email will not be considered.
