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Posted: 08-Feb-24
Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
Salary: Open
Categories:
Academic/Faculty
Business/Finance
Internal Number: 13424
School: Faculty of Arts and Sciences
Position Description:
We are looking to hire a full-time pre-doctoral fellow for the academic year 2024-2025, with the expectation that the candidate is available for a second year. The pre-doc will be based at Harvard and will closely collaborate with us on all aspects of our research in behavioral economics, cultural economics and political economy. For example, recent work in behavioral economics includes research on the complexity of economic decisions. The pre-doc's task will include designing and implementing experiments; analyzing survey, observational and textual data; and machine learning applications to experimental data.
For examples of recent papers on these topics, please see our websites:
- https://benjamin-enke.com/
- https://www.hbs.edu/abecker
The position is ideally suited for students who would like to improve their research skills to prepare themselves for graduate school.
*The position is fully paid, and a visa can be arranged.
Basic Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a solid background in both economic theory and data science:
- A background in economics, applied math or other quantitative subjects
- Coding experience in Python, R, Stata or other languages
- Experience with NLP or other aspects of ML
- Prior experience as research assistant
- Strong project management and communication skills in spoken and written English
Contact Information:
Shree Manari
Contact Email: [email protected]
Special Instructions:
The start date is July 1, 2024.
Applications should include
We especially encourage women and members of underrepresented minority groups to apply. We will start reviewing applications on March 1, 2024. Thereafter, applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions or any other characteristic protected by law.
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