Research Specialist- Economics Dept.

We seek a highly skilled and motivated individual to work as a full-time research specialist with Professor Jonathan Colmer and Professor Jay Shimshack for a period of two-years. The successful candidate will also work closely with John Voorheis, Principal Economist at the U.S. Census Bureau and support partnerships between Colmer, Shimshack, the U.S. Census Bureau, and UVA’s White Ruffin Byron Center for Real Estate.  Projects are expected to relate to environmental inequality, regulation, and policy interventions to increase environmental resilience and sustainability. The appointment will start in June 2024.

The successful candidate will receive an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to and training in a broad range of research topics and methodologies before pursuing a PhD in Economics. You will receive first-hand experience conducting cutting-edge economics research in the field of environmental and energy economics and applied microeconomics more broadly. The successful candidate will develop advanced programming and data analysis skills working with confidential microdata. Day-to-day tasks will focus on data cleaning and organization, writing code and documentation, and data analysis. Other tasks such as conducting literature reviews and writing policy briefs may be assigned according to need and interest.

As part of your development as a researcher you will be part of a community of scholars, learning and pursuing research together. You will participate in group research meetings, receive academic advising to prepare you for your PhD career, and will have opportunities to attend research seminars, interact with other faculty members, visiting experts, and external collaborators.

Intellectual curiosity and a desire to do things well can compensate for most technical qualifications. We especially encourage researchers from under-represented backgrounds to apply.

Minimum Requirements
Education: Bachelor's degree in related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Have completed an undergraduate degree in Economics, Mathematics, or Computer Science

• Be able to meet the qualifications for Special Sworn Status, or have Special Sworn Status have a quantitative background with strong programming skills in statistical analysis software (e.g., Stata, R, SAS, Python)

• Be able to work efficiently and independently to solve problems and manage multiple tasks

• Have excellent communication, time management, and organization skills

• Have interest in pursuing a PhD in Economics or a related field.

Physical Demands
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Application Instructions: Apply Now . Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile, search Find Jobs and then R0056009. Complete an application online and include the following documents:

• A CV/resume- if you don't have a Bachelor's degree yet, make sure to specify in your resume/CV when you anticipate receiving it)

• A cover letter, sharing how you might contribute towards supporting a collaborative and diverse community, the free and collegial exchange of ideas, and/or excellence at the University of Virginia. Please focus on your skills, background, or experiences.

• A sample of code in Stata or R (can be anything you have worked on for coursework or other RA work)

All documents can be loaded into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Incomplete applications will not be considered. This position can not offer sponsorship.

For questions about the position, please contact Jonathan Colmer, Assistant Professor at [email protected] .For questions about the application process, please contact Margaret Weeks , Academic Recruiter. Before a formal offer of employment is extended, the selected candidate will undergo a background check per university policy.

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