The University of Chicago Urban Labs

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The University of Chicago Poverty Lab is led by Marianne Bertrand, the Chris P. Dialynas Distinguished Service Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Co-Director of Social Enterprise Initiative at Booth, and Director of the University of Chicago Poverty Lab. She is a member of the board of directors for the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

The University of Chicago Poverty Lab is seeking a full-time Research Director to contribute to the scientific and intellectual leadership for the Poverty Lab. In this role the Research Director will help to manage and mentor research and project staff, providing scientific direction and ensuring the rigor and quality of all work. The Research Director would direct a portfolio of applied research projects in association with faculty members and research teams focused on reducing crime and violence and improving life outcomes for disadvantaged youth.

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in public policy, economics, sociology, statistics, computer science, or other relevant field with substantial policy and research experience. Preference will be given to those with proven experience working with interdisciplinary research teams and agency and community stakeholders.