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Federal Executive Board Campus Series 2024

The Federal Executive Board’s Campus Series is a fantastic opportunity for students interested in or considering a career with the federal government. If you would like more information about the sessions or are interested in attending, please see the attachment, which includes additional details and links to register.

Overview:

Students and recent graduates are key participants in the future Federal workforce. To make a career in public service a reality, understanding the Federal employment process is vital. The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the Center for Federal Executive Board (FEB) Operations present the Federal Executive Board Campus Series 2024. This four-session series is open to all students, recent graduates, and campus professionals (career services, faculty, Department heads, etc.). The series explains the Federal application and hiring process to help students and recent graduates find internships and full-time jobs working in their career field and will help academic partners gain the information needed to help guide their students.

Session Schedule:

April  2nd        Navigating USAJOBs

April 9th         Writing Your Resume for Federal Jobs

April 11th       Interviewing for Federal Jobs

April 18th       Pathways Programs for Students & Recent Graduates

Check out the FEB Campus Series flyer for more details!

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Research & Academia

Research Associate – UCLA Anderson

Job Description:

Professor Ashvin Gandhi (UCLA Anderson School of Management) is looking to hire a full-time research associate to begin in summer 2024 for an anticipated term of two years. The position will entail close collaboration and assistance with all stages of empirical economics research. Research topics will include industrial organization, healthcare, and urban economics.

Qualifications:

  • Strong quantitative background.
  • Strong grades in quantitative coursework (e.g. math, econ, stats) is required.
  • Background in economics is a plus but is not necessary. Applicants with strong technical backgrounds and enthusiasm to learn are welcome.
  • Experience with statistical software such as Stata, R, or Python.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated programming proficiency and the ability to work in other languages, such as Julia or C++.
  • Preference will be given to candidates with experience working with large datasets.
  • Candidates with less programming experience but an enthusiasm to learn are encouraged to apply and will be given serious consideration.

Fore more information on how to apply, please click here.

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Research & Academia

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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Research & Academia

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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Federal Government

Economist/Statistician Opening at BLS

Title: Economist/Statistician (Economics), GS-0110/1530-07

Open period: 02/05/2024 to 02/12/2024

Location: Dallas, TX

For more information on the vacancy, and to apply, please click here.

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Research & Academia

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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Research & Academia

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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Career Events

All Majors Career Fair 2/13!

The Hegi Family Career Development Center Invites you to participate in the SMU Spring 2024 All Major Career and Internship Fair on Tuesday, February 13th, 2024. The fair will take place in the Hughes Trigg Student Center Ballroom located on the first level.

This Career Fair is open to all undergraduate students, graduate students and alumni from the Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, Dedman School of Law, Cox School of Business, Simmons School of Education, Bobby B. Lyle School of Engineering, and Meadows School of the Arts. Employers will be seeking candidates for full and part-time positions and internships.

We also welcome you to take advantage of the opportunity to network and gather general information about top employers in the DFW area as well as across the country!

Register Here