Predoctoral Research Specialist, Rodney White Center for Financial Research, Wharton School
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Salary$45k – $58k
LocationSteinberg/Dietrich Hall - 3rd Floor
Also inSteinberg/Dietrich Hall - 3rd Floor, Philadelphia, PA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityEntry
ExperienceUp to 2 yrs
DepartmentWharton School
Company size10,000+ people
First seenSep 18, 2026 · 1mo ago
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Strong interest in finance and economics research
Assist in quantitative research in financial economics
Desire to expand and deepen skills in research and quantitative data analysis
Prepare to apply for PhD programs in Economics or Finance
Benefits
Health insurance
Tuition benefits
Retirement benefits
Professional development
Work and family benefits
Wellness programs
University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
Benefits
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
Posted Job Title
Predoctoral Research Specialist, Rodney White Center for Financial Research, Wharton School
Job Profile Title
Research Specialist A
Job Description Summary
Wharton School Overview
Founded in 1881 as the world’s first collegiate business school, the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is shaping the future of business by incubating ideas, driving insights, and creating leaders who change the world. With campuses in both Philadelphia and San Francisco, Wharton has over 850 staff, a faculty population of more than 235 renowned professors, and 5,000 undergraduate, MBA, executive MBA, and doctoral students. Each year 13,000 professionals from around the world advance their careers through Wharton Executive Education’s individual, company-customized, and online programs. More than 104,000 Wharton alumni form a powerful global network of leaders who transform business every day. Wharton is home to a dynamic community of staff, bringing a wide range of skills, experiences, and perspectives. To learn more, visit www.wharton.upenn.edu.
Job Description
The Rodney L. White Center for Financial Research at the Wharton School is seeking a pre-doctoral Research Associate to support quantitative research in financial economics. The Research Associate will work closely with Finance Professors Gideon Bornstein, Sasha Indarte, and Sergio Salgado. Candidates should have a strong interest in finance and economics research. The selected Research Associate will support research in the fields of macroeconomics, household finance, and inequality. This position offers hands-on experience in data collection and quantitative analysis, as well as exposure to a wide range of research topics in finance.
A successful pre-doctoral Research Associate will work in this position for 2 years, possess a strong desire to expand and deepen skills in research and quantitative data analysis, and emerge prepared to apply for PhD programs in Economics or Finance. Research Associates will be encouraged to be an active part of the Wharton research community, which can include attending seminars, exploring personal research interests, and taking graduate-level classes at Wharton. The Research Associate will join a cohort of pre-doctoral Research Associates, both in the Finance Department and across other departments at the Wharton School. The candidate will also be expected to assist as needed in select Rodney White Center programs and activities.