Research Assistant 

SURVEY WORKER SR (007232)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_4502

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

6/14/2025 2:21:53 PM

Date Last Edited:

6/14/2025 2:21:50 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1160O

Organization:

ANDERSON SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

Division Code:

1161D

Division:

MANAGEMENT DIV

Department:

030000 - ANDERSON GRAD SCH OF MANAGEMENT

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_4502

Position Description ID

240635

UC Payroll Title:

SURVEY WORKER SR (007232)

Business Title:

Research Assistant 

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

STEPS

Job Code FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

CX: Clerical & Allied Services

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

2 - Staff: Career

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40043608

Reports to Payroll Title:

DIRECTOR

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40043608

Department Head Payroll Title:

DIRECTOR

SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referral to the supervisor’s guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Research Assistant will be working on research projects in Finance and Economics for UCLA Anderson faculty members Valentin Haddad and Tyler Muir. The research will be in a variety of fields within Financial Economics.

Tasks will involve conducting literature reviews of published papers in various areas of economics, collecting, or scraping data from webpages and other sources, performing econometric analysis of data, solving quantitative models, and providing regular status updates on the aforementioned tasks. The Research Assistant will exercise independent judgment, take initiative, and appropriately manage deadlines.

Strong quantitative skills and proficiency in Stata, R, and/or Python are required, as is proficiency in oral and written English communication. A Bachelor's degree in a quantitative subject such as Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Applied Math is preferred. Candidates with an intention to proceed to graduate study in Economics, Finance, or a related discipline are preferred. This position requires on-site presence and offers limited remote work opportunities. 

The Research Assistant will exercise independent judgment and make procedural and research adjustments as needed, take initiative, and appropriately manage deadlines. 

The Research Assistant will be working on research projects in Finance and Economics for UCLA Anderson faculty members Valentin Haddad and Tyler Muir. The research will be in a variety of fields within Financial Economics.

Research, Management, Development & Support

1. Conduct literature searches and help synthesize/organize the results. Collect and assemble analytical and factual data on identified problems (e.g., through library research, internet research).

2. Coordinate preparation of data displays (charts, graphs, and tables) related to results and findings.

3. Gather, synthesize, and share relevant project information as well as materials and resources with faculty members and their collaborators .

4. Assist in the preparation of conference and seminar talks.

5. Assist with drafting, editing, revising and proofreading of manuscripts.

70%

Supervision

1. Train, supervise, coordinate, and potentially select undergraduate research assistants.

2. Serve as a liaison between the project staff and PI to promote efficacy and cohesiveness between the administrative and programmatic components of the projects.

15%

Administrative Support

1. Manage, process and track the payment of study participants.

2. Responsible for data management.

3. Organizing, managing and attending lab meetings.

15%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

Economics, Statistics, Computer Science, or Applied Math is preferred and/or equivalent experience/training.

Required

Strong quantitative skills, proficiency in STATA or R.

Required

Excellent skills in oral and written English communication.

Required

Ability and willingness to work with competing deadlines, meet fixed deadlines, manage multiple assignments, and follow through tasks to completion.

Required

Excellent grades in quantitative coursework (e.g. computer science, math).

Required

Ability to work independently.

Required

Prior research assistant experience.

Preferred

Skilled in performing statistical analyses on large databases.

Preferred

Ability to prepare research protocols and manuscripts for publication.

Preferred

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

UCLA Anderson - Research

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.