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Faculty Research Analyst – Wharton, University of Pennsylvania

Description

Successful research analysts will support research by Professors Arthur van Benthem and Susanna Berkouwer, in economics of energy and the environment. There are several open positions. Examples of recent projects include: efficiency losses from imperfect environmental policies, energy efficiency adoption, fuel economy standards, carbon offsets, infrastructure construction, and pass-through and market power in the context of solar subsidies. Successful candidates will join Wharton’s Department of Business Economics and Public Policy (BEPP) and become part of a cohort of predoctoral research fellows. BEPP offers many opportunities for personal and professional development through learning new technical skills, attending seminars, and taking courses. In some instances, predoc RAs have become co-authors of academic papers.

For more information on job responsibilities, qualifications, and the application process, please click here.

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Full-time Research Professional – The University of Chicago, Booth School of Business

 

Professors Chris Campos, Rebecca Dizon-Ross, and Matthew Notowidigdo have opened a search for a full-time Research Professional at the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business.  RPs will be working on projects in labor, health, development, and education.  Please review their job ad for more details. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis; the first review will be February 14.

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Law/philanthropy Research & Academia

Criminal Justice Research Analyst at Arnold Ventures

Arnold Ventures is a philanthropy whose core objective is to maximize opportunity and minimize injustice. They are dedicated to tackling some of the most pressing problems in the United States. They invest in sustainable change, building it from the ground up based on research, deep thinking, and a strong foundation of evidence. They drive public conversation, craft policy, and inspire action through education and advocacy.

Position Overview

The AV Criminal Justice team aims to improve public safety and make the U.S. criminal justice system fairer and more effective. They work with experts from inside and outside of government and across disciplines to support rigorous, policy-relevant research on what works; develop policies based on research and evidence; and advance meaningful policy change at the federal, state, and local levels.

AV is seeking a Criminal Justice Research Analyst to support the research team across its various portfolios to help identify and analyze opportunities for high-impact philanthropic projects in the field of criminal justice. This position will be located in AV’s Houston, New York or Washington, D.C. office and will report to the Director of Criminal Justice Research.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required in a relevant field such as economics, sociology, political science, psychology, criminal justice, criminology, public policy, or other social sciences
  • 1 – 2 years of relevant work experience including part-time work or internships; preferably in positions conducting policy-relevant research and evaluation projects, policy reform, and/​or project management
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to summarize and communicate key takeaways to diverse, nontechnical audiences.
  • Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to analyze problems, assess potential solutions, and articulate tradeoffs

The salary range for this position will be $75,000-$90,000.

Fore more information on responsibilities, and to apply, please click here.

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Banking & Finance Research & Academia

EBRD Intern (Economics) Opening

EBRD’s Office of the Chief Economist is looking for full-time summer interns to support the OCE teams working on the Transition Report.

Role Overview

The Office of the Chief Economist (“OCE”) consists of a team of around 20 economists, economic analysts, and support staff. It contributes to the operational, policy and strategy work of the Bank and provides intellectual leadership on the development of well-functioning market economies in the EBRD’s region of operation, which comprises countries in Emerging Europe and Central Asia, Mongolia, as well as some economies in North Africa. OCE also supports the Bank’s operations by monitoring macroeconomic developments and risks. In addition, OCE undertakes economic research, and publishes the EBRD’s Transition Report and other research-based papers and reports.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables:

The duties of the intern will include, but may not be limited to, the following:

  • Working on analysis of household surveys conducted in around 40 countries.
  • Downloading, cleaning and preparing a variety of datasets on macroeconomic and microeconomic issues pertaining to recent developments in the transition region.
  • Conducting statistical analyses based on these data and create graphs and charts to be used in the Transition Report and various presentations.
  • Contribute to drafting a working paper or a chapter of the Report.

Fore more information on qualifications, and to apply, please click here.

Office Country United Kingdom
Office City London
Division Office of the Chief Economist
Contract Type Intern
Contract Length 03 months
Posting End Date 23/02/2024
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Research Specialist with Johannes Haushofer, Nairobi – Busara Center for Behavioral Economics

Johannes Haushofer’s academic projects team at the Busara Center for Behavioral Economics in Nairobi, Kenya is seeking applications for a research specialist. They conduct lab and field experiments in both developing and developed countries, addressing questions in development and behavioral economics.

The position is based at the Busara Center for Behavioral Economics in Nairobi, Kenya, which works with researchers and organizations to advance and apply behavioral science in pursuit of poverty alleviation. The successful applicant will participate in all aspects of the work, particularly around planning and execution of field and lab experiments and data analysis. The position is particularly appropriate for candidates with backgrounds in quantitative social science and experience in experimental methods and overseeing field studies.

For more information on requirements/responsibilities and to apply, click here.

Start Date (Earliest): 1 March 2024

Start Date (Latest): 1 September 2024

Language Requirement: English

Country: Kenya

Education: Bachelor’s, Master’s, other advanced degrees

Length of Commitment: Two years

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Pre-Doctoral Fellow Opening, Cornell University

Professor Daniela Scur at Cornell University is hiring pre-docs to work with her and her co-authors on a number of projects in Organizational Economics! Find out more about the position or apply here.

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Predoctoral Fellow in Economics 70 % – University of Zurich

The Department of Economics at the University of Zurich, a leading European research department, representing a wide range of research interests in all areas of economics, invites applicants for the position of a pre-doctoral research fellow in Economics.

The predoctoral fellow receives an appointment of one to two years and will work closely with Prof. Ferrari on several projects on Firm behavior and supply chains fragility.

Your responsibilities

The position offers an opportunity to gain first-hand experience in carrying out and developing cutting-edge theoretical and empirical research.

We expect to involve the candidate in different stages of research, including brainstorming, literature reviews, empirical design, model building, data processing, data analysis, data visualization and writing.

Your profile

The candidate must possess (at the time of starting) a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with excellent grades in Economics or another quantitative field (such as, but not limited to, Biology, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics).

We are looking for a person who enjoys independent problem-solving and thrives on taking high-level directional advice and then running with this advice as far as possible. A willingness to work hard, be self-motivated and learn will be essential for doing well in this position.

Candidates need experience with Stata and Matlab/Python/Julia. Knowledge of other statistical programs such as R is welcome.

Candidates also need some experience in solving theoretical models of firm behavior. This can be demonstrated by successful performance in Master level courses such as Trade or Industrial Organization.

Very good oral and written communication skills in English. Knowledge of German is not required.

What we offer

This position offers a range of on-the-job learning opportunities and mentoring from a faculty supervisor in an inspiring and interdisciplinary academic environment. The predoctoral fellow will join a dynamic and interdisciplinary team of international researchers.

The predoctoral position is a full-time commitment, combines research work with learning activities, and is ideal for a recent graduate who is interested in going on to do a PhD in Economics.

Place of work

Schönberggasse 1, Zürich, Switzerland

Start of employment

Employment start date: earliest July 2024, latest October 2024. Flexible start.

Length of commitment: The appointment will be for one year and can be extended by an additional year.

Please submit your application by February 15th, 2024 (including motivation letter, CV, academic transcripts).

Complete applications should be submitted via the UZH job portal.

The screening of applications will start on February 15th, 2024.

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Research Assistant – London School of Economics and Political Science

 

Location: London
Salary: £33,558 to £38,541 per annum inclusive with potential to progress to £41,404 pa inclusive of London allowance
Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract
Application Deadline: Feb 5, 2024
This is a fixed term appointment for one year, with the potential to extend to two years. The start date is flexible between May 1 and July 29, 2024.

Associate Professor Michael Callen is looking to hire one highly skilled and motivated pre-doctoral research assistant to work as part of his research team for at least a year. The position will involve assistance with all stages of empirical research in development economics, behavioral economics, and political economy, with an emphasis on fragile states.

The selected candidate will be expected to analyze survey data, administrative data, and intervention monitoring data. Good writing skills are valued, as the selected candidate will participate in drafting policy briefs, grant applications and reports. The Research Assistant will work closely together with Professor Callen and other academic economists at LSE and other top research universities.

Candidates should have:

  • Experience conducting statistical analyses using Stata and other statistical software;
  • A bachelor’s or master’s degree in economics, political science, computer science, or related disciplines
  • Interest in a career in economic research
  • Strong programming skills and confidence with the use of different data management software
  • Strong organizational and planning skills, and high attention to detail
  • Ability to convey complex technical information in a clear and accurate manner (oral and written)
  • Ability to manage own areas of responsibility independently without constant direct supervision

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

If interested, please apply here.

If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page.

Should you have any queries about the role, please email c.l.harman@lse.ac.uk

The closing date for receipt of applications is 5th February 2024 (23.59 UK time).

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Summer ’24 Fellowship Opportunity at the University of Chicago – Energy Policy Institute

A team of predoctoral fellows, working with Michael Greenstone, Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago and director of the Energy Policy Institute (EPIC),  is looking for students currently in their penultimate year to join as research fellows for summer 2024. The team works on a variety of topics in energy and environmental economics, ranging from solar energy to pollution to the effects of climate change.

Applications are open until March 5th. Any students interested in the fellowship are encouraged to apply here.