Research Assistant - Temporary

Ellora Derenoncourt (Princeton University), Chi Hyun Kim (University of Bonn), Moritz Kuhn (University of Mannheim), and Moritz Schularick (IfW Kiel, Sciences Po Paris) are seeking a research assistant to work on projects on wealth inequality. The main task will be collecting and harmonizing a novel dataset that combines historical and modern data sources on wealth inequality. This is a temporary U.S. based remote position, working for Princeton University for a period of at least six months. Individuals must be eligible to work in the U.S.

The ideal candidate has training in economics and data science, with high interests in economic history. Applicants must have strong programming and quantitative skills. Excellent grades are required, including econometrics or statistics. Previous experience is desirable with empirical research or comparable private-sector work, with preference given to these and related skill sets: coding (especially Stata and Python), advanced econometrics, digitization of archival documents, working with large datasets, and writing research papers.

Please include a cover letter highlighting relevant computing skills and research experience:

• Data search, checks, cleaning, and merging
• Design, description, and implementation of an empirical strategy, with articulation of estimating equations and identification assumptions
• Reporting of results in regression tables
• Data visualization

In addition, include a writing sample (e.g. thesis), a coding sample (e.g. Stata/Python code), CV, and an unofficial transcript.

 

For further information on the research projects, please visit https://sites.google.com/view/ellora-derenoncourt/ , https://sites.google.com/site/chihyunkimecon/ , https://sites.google.com/site/kuhnecon/ , and https://www.moritzschularick.com/ . Any questions can be directed to: [email protected].

 

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