Department
Booth Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence
About the Department
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business is the second-oldest business school in the U.S. and second to none when it comes to influencing business education and business practices. Since 1898, the school has produced ideas and leaders that shape the world of business. Their rigorous, discipline-based approach to business education transforms students into confident, effective, respected business leaders prepared to face the toughest challenges.
Chicago Booth has the finest set of facilities of any business school in the world. Each of the four campuses (two in Chicago, one in London, and one in Hong Kong) reflects the architectural traditions of its environs while offering a state-of-the-art learning environment.
Chicago Booth is proud to claim:
-an unmatched faculty.
-degree and open enrollment programs offered on three continents.
-a global body of nearly 54,000 accomplished alumni.
- strong and growing corporate relationships that provide a wealth of lifelong career opportunities.
As part of the world-renowned University of Chicago, Chicago Booth shares the University's core values that shape the distinctive intellectual culture. At Booth, they constantly question and test ideas, and seek proof. This extraordinarily effective approach to business leads to new ideas and innovative solutions. Seven of the Booth faculty members have won Nobel Prizes for these ideas - the first business school to achieve this accomplishment.
For more information about the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, please visit: http://www.chicagobooth.edu/.
Job Summary
The Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence (CAAI) is a research center within the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. The Center drives groundbreaking research in human and machine intelligence, discovering ways that AI can improve society and augment human decision-making. Principal Researchers are expected to pursue their own research agenda with at least 50% of their time. The remaining time is spent supporting their faculty supervisor's research and contributing to the research community within CAAI and Chicago Booth.
Responsibilities
- Pursues collaborative research to be presented at academic forums and published in peer-reviewed academic journals.
- Engages in the intellectual environment of CAAI and Chicago Booth.
- Collects data and conducts statistical analysis.
- As necessary, performs administrative duties associated with the management of a research project and/or group.
- Uses subject matter and best practices knowledge to perform lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Works independently to assist with project design.
- Guides data collection, evaluation and analysis. Designs and manages databases. Writes reports, articles and manuscripts.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum QualificationsEducation:Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
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Work Experience:Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
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Certifications:---Preferred QualificationsEducation:
- ABD status by start date.
- PhD by start date in a field relevant to the research being conducted.
- PhD after one year of employment.
Experience:- A minimum of four years of relevant research experience.
Preferred Competencies
- Outstanding verbal, written, and presentation skills, as well as organizational skills.
- Work independently with little supervision; possess a self-motivated disposition; identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective changes, all while achieving key objectives resulting in desired outcomes.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and diplomatically with colleagues, as well as with students, faculty and corporate contacts in a multitude of communication methods i.e., in person, email, phone.
- Professional demeanor, including tact, discretion, and a customer service-oriented approach.
Application Documents
- Resume/CV (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
- Complete postsecondary transcripts, unofficial transcripts may be submitted (required)
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Job FamilyResearch
Role ImpactIndividual Contributor
FLSA StatusExempt
Pay FrequencyMonthly
Scheduled Weekly Hours37.5
Benefits EligibleYes
Drug Test RequiredNo
Health Screen RequiredNo
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry RequiredNo
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