The Samuel Zell and Robert Lurie Real Estate Center of the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania is hiring a Pre-Doctoral Research Specialist!
The successful candidate will support faculty research in a number of areas within the Real Estate Center, including real estate, public policy, and urban economics. Computer programming skills are necessary; ability to analyze data and write reports required. The successful candidate would work at the Center for two years, before going on to a graduate program or a career in economics, finance, real estate, or related discipline. Independent thinking, a thorough understanding of economics, and self-motivation are highly valued in performing these functions. Candidate is expected to begin work July 1, 2026 with an expected end date of June 30, 2028.
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 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.
For more information about the position and how to apply, please consult this flyer and the job posting.
