University of Chicago

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The Chicago FSRDC branch at the University of Chicago Becker Friedman Institute seeks a Research Administrator to start Fall 2026, subject to Federal hiring processes. The FSRDC gives approved researchers secure access to confidential Census Bureau and other federal microdata.

Responsibilities: support researchers with proposal development and project management; ensure proposals and projects are documented in tracking systems; implement Census Bureau data stewardship policies; participate in network-wide FSRDC activities; maintain an active research agenda; oversee daily lab operations.

Qualifications: Master’s or Ph.D. in an empirical social science (economics, sociology, demography, applied statistics); strong writing, communication, and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. The selected candidate becomes a U.S. Census Bureau employee and must pass security clearance.

To apply, submit a cover letter, CV, three references, and a writing sample at https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/universityofchicagoeconomics/jobs/6341691003.
Questions: bfiresearchsupport@uchicago.edu.