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Job Summary
Responsibilities
Implement experiments conduct data analysis and modify existing codes to provide robustness of test results.
Contribute to writing, proofreading, and fact-checking papers and presentations.
Write models, collect, manipulate, and analyze experimental datasets.
Clean data, analyze data, and programming.
Collaborate on new and ongoing research projects and involved in advanced empirical work in the areas of energy, charitable giving, education, labor economics, discrimination, behavioral economics and other topics within applied microeconomics.
Ensures compliance with institutional, state and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates.
Installs, sets up and performs experiments, interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator.
Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.---
Work Experience:
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Master’s degree in economics, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or a related field; pursuing a PhD in Economics.
Experience:
Knowledge of LaTeX.
Relevant research experience, especially with data.
Technical/Knowledge/Skills:
Statistical analysis package such as Stata, R, or Python.
Preferred Competencies
The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who thrives working both independently, with minimal supervision, and as a part of small research teams, juggling multiple projects concurrently.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear and compelling written materials geared toward technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to prioritize effectively to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced working environment.
Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail.
Strong interest in development economics.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required)
Three references (required)
Cover Letter (include earliest available start date)
Writing Sample (optional)
Transcript (preferred, unofficial is acceptable)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
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Benefits Eligible
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
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