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Economics Communications Assistant
Regular Full-Time...
This position is based in the NBER’s Cambridge, MA office and may be eligible for a combination of in person and remote work. Work arrangement options will be discussed during the hiring process.
Full-time position with benefits and career advancement opportunities, to begin as soon as possible
The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) seeks an Economics Communications graphics creator,
Economics Communications Assistant
Regular Full-Time...
This position is based in the NBER’s Cambridge, MA office and may be eligible for a combination of in person and remote work. Work arrangement options will be discussed during the hiring process.
Full-time position with benefits and career advancement opportunities, to begin as soon as possible
The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) seeks an Economics Communications graphics creator, writer, and editor to support its program of research dissemination in digital and print media. This position involves working with a team of professionals, including the President and the Director of Communications. The NBER (www.nber.org) is the nation’s leading nonprofit economic research organization. It conducts and disseminates research on, but does not make policy recommendations about, a wide range of economic issues. This research is carried out by a network of more than 1,700 affiliated scholars at leading colleges, universities, and business schools throughout North America.
Responsibilities include:
• Translating complex, cutting edge economics findings into concise summaries and accompanying graphics for a general audience
• Reviewing and proofing content before publication
• Providing administrative and logistical support for production of research bulletins for digital and print distribution
• Managing and advancing NBER social media efforts, including drafting content, scheduling posts, and monitoring account activity
• Supporting the presentation of NBER research outputs on the NBER website
• Carrying out other duties as assigned, including undertaking special projects from outside the communications information area that advance the NBER’s research mission
Qualifications:
The successful applicant must be able to understand econometric results in research studies, to identify the key results of a research paper, and to craft a summary narrative and figure, from beginning to end. Experience with graphical tools is a strong plus, but we will also train on the needed skillsets (Adobe Illustrator and Datawrapper.de). Experience writing, copyediting, and proofreading is desired.
Applicants must have a B.A. in economics or communications, ideally with coursework or experience in both fields. Experience with statistical analysis software such as STATA is helpful. So are strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and capacity to work on team projects. The NBER’s collaborative work environment requires the ability to coordinate with other team members while also taking initiative.
The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal communication skills, will be comfortable working independently or as part of a team, will be able to meet deadlines and balance competing priorities, will be detail-oriented, flexible and precise, and will be prepared to tackle new responsibilities with opportunities for career advancement.
To Apply:
Please submit a CV and cover letter stating your interest in and qualifications for this position into the application below.
The successful candidate must complete a background check prior to beginning work at the NBER.
The NBER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. The NBER will make reasonable accommodation for any disabled applicant, and will provide assistance to disabled applicants as needed during the application process Show more details...
Regular Full-Time...
This position is based in the NBER’s Cambridge, MA office and may be eligible for a combination of in person and remote work. Work arrangement options will be discussed during the hiring process.
Full-time position with benefits and career advancement opportunities, to begin as soon as possible
The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) seeks an Economics Communications graphics creator, writer, and editor to support its program of research dissemination in digital and print media. This position involves working with a team of professionals, including the President and the Director of Communications. The NBER (www.nber.org) is the nation’s leading nonprofit economic research organization. It conducts and disseminates research on, but does not make policy recommendations about, a wide range of economic issues. This research is carried out by a network of more than 1,700 affiliated scholars at leading colleges, universities, and business schools throughout North America.
Responsibilities include:
• Translating complex, cutting edge economics findings into concise summaries and accompanying graphics for a general audience
• Reviewing and proofing content before publication
• Providing administrative and logistical support for production of research bulletins for digital and print distribution
• Managing and advancing NBER social media efforts, including drafting content, scheduling posts, and monitoring account activity
• Supporting the presentation of NBER research outputs on the NBER website
• Carrying out other duties as assigned, including undertaking special projects from outside the communications information area that advance the NBER’s research mission
Qualifications:
The successful applicant must be able to understand econometric results in research studies, to identify the key results of a research paper, and to craft a summary narrative and figure, from beginning to end. Experience with graphical tools is a strong plus, but we will also train on the needed skillsets (Adobe Illustrator and Datawrapper.de). Experience writing, copyediting, and proofreading is desired.
Applicants must have a B.A. in economics or communications, ideally with coursework or experience in both fields. Experience with statistical analysis software such as STATA is helpful. So are strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and capacity to work on team projects. The NBER’s collaborative work environment requires the ability to coordinate with other team members while also taking initiative.
The successful applicant will have excellent interpersonal communication skills, will be comfortable working independently or as part of a team, will be able to meet deadlines and balance competing priorities, will be detail-oriented, flexible and precise, and will be prepared to tackle new responsibilities with opportunities for career advancement.
To Apply:
Please submit a CV and cover letter stating your interest in and qualifications for this position into the application below.
The successful candidate must complete a background check prior to beginning work at the NBER.
The NBER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. The NBER will make reasonable accommodation for any disabled applicant, and will provide assistance to disabled applicants as needed during the application process Show more details...
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schedule_type: Full-time
• Position Purpose
• The NBER has created a large repository of public use data that researchers in the Economics community frequently use (see: https://www.nber.org/data). Public use data are fetched from various sources, e.g. government data publications or other data providers. This position requires the professional to work with researchers to explore, procure, & curate data from various... sources, to make data sets "research ready," to create
• Position Purpose
• The NBER has created a large repository of public use data that researchers in the Economics community frequently use (see: https://www.nber.org/data). Public use data are fetched from various sources, e.g. government data publications or other data providers. This position requires the professional to work with researchers to explore, procure, & curate data from various... sources, to make data sets "research ready," to create documentation about data sets, and to help researchers use data sets in their research projects.
Serves as a key member of the data support team within Information Technology. Partners closely with the assistant director of research computing, data manager, and director to establish goals and implement strategic efforts to bring efficiencies and innovation to the portfolio of data support at NBER, with a particular focus on the public data side. As a hands-on technologist, participates in the work of the data team supporting researchers with many facets of NBER computing resources.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned as required):
• Explore, procure, curate and update various public use datasets, or other confidential/proprietary datasets for researchers. This will include fetching data from various government websites including their documentation, codebooks and data dictionaries.
• Using the documentation, codebooks and data dictionaries, process and convert various raw datasets into data files in formats of commonly used statistical software, such as SAS, Stata, CSV, Rdata.
• Document and facilitate access to public use datasets and post them on the NBER website.
• Develop and maintain clear documentation to enable use of data resources by researchers.
• Document and facilitate access to public use datasets that are available on the NBER website.
• Serve as a resource for data users, helping them to navigate NBER's computing resources and to use statistical software
• Collaborate with others on supporting restricted data, ensuring compliance with applicable data use agreements.
• Minimum Required Technical Skills and Qualifications
• Proficiency in SAS and Stata, experience working with large data sets, and experience with other statistical software
• Understanding of the construction and use of datasets with an eye toward their use for different research projects
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize work assignments and complete tasks correctly and on time
• Preferred Skills
• Knowledge of one or more of R, Python, C, C++ or another programming language and willingness to learn new programming skills
• Some experience with Unix/Linux based systems
• Education/Certifications/Licensure
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in economics, statistics, computer science/data science or related field
TO APPLY:
Please upload a single pdf containing the following materials into the application below
• A cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position
• Your resume
Physical Demands
The physical demands and environmental factors described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will handle office equipment and frequently communicate with others. The work requires someone to sit for long periods of time and will use repetitive wrist and hand motions involved in sorting and handling documents and operating a computer and telephone. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms, and move bodily positions to maintain computers and equipment, including under desks, server closets, and/or conference venues. Specific vision abilities required of this job include close vision and distance vision, as an employee will have close visual contact with a computer monitor constantly. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
The NBER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. The NBER will make reasonable accommodation for any disabled applicant, and will provide assistance to disabled applicants as needed during the application process Show more details...
• The NBER has created a large repository of public use data that researchers in the Economics community frequently use (see: https://www.nber.org/data). Public use data are fetched from various sources, e.g. government data publications or other data providers. This position requires the professional to work with researchers to explore, procure, & curate data from various... sources, to make data sets "research ready," to create documentation about data sets, and to help researchers use data sets in their research projects.
Serves as a key member of the data support team within Information Technology. Partners closely with the assistant director of research computing, data manager, and director to establish goals and implement strategic efforts to bring efficiencies and innovation to the portfolio of data support at NBER, with a particular focus on the public data side. As a hands-on technologist, participates in the work of the data team supporting researchers with many facets of NBER computing resources.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned as required):
• Explore, procure, curate and update various public use datasets, or other confidential/proprietary datasets for researchers. This will include fetching data from various government websites including their documentation, codebooks and data dictionaries.
• Using the documentation, codebooks and data dictionaries, process and convert various raw datasets into data files in formats of commonly used statistical software, such as SAS, Stata, CSV, Rdata.
• Document and facilitate access to public use datasets and post them on the NBER website.
• Develop and maintain clear documentation to enable use of data resources by researchers.
• Document and facilitate access to public use datasets that are available on the NBER website.
• Serve as a resource for data users, helping them to navigate NBER's computing resources and to use statistical software
• Collaborate with others on supporting restricted data, ensuring compliance with applicable data use agreements.
• Minimum Required Technical Skills and Qualifications
• Proficiency in SAS and Stata, experience working with large data sets, and experience with other statistical software
• Understanding of the construction and use of datasets with an eye toward their use for different research projects
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to prioritize work assignments and complete tasks correctly and on time
• Preferred Skills
• Knowledge of one or more of R, Python, C, C++ or another programming language and willingness to learn new programming skills
• Some experience with Unix/Linux based systems
• Education/Certifications/Licensure
• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in economics, statistics, computer science/data science or related field
TO APPLY:
Please upload a single pdf containing the following materials into the application below
• A cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position
• Your resume
Physical Demands
The physical demands and environmental factors described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will handle office equipment and frequently communicate with others. The work requires someone to sit for long periods of time and will use repetitive wrist and hand motions involved in sorting and handling documents and operating a computer and telephone. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms, and move bodily positions to maintain computers and equipment, including under desks, server closets, and/or conference venues. Specific vision abilities required of this job include close vision and distance vision, as an employee will have close visual contact with a computer monitor constantly. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
The NBER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. The NBER will make reasonable accommodation for any disabled applicant, and will provide assistance to disabled applicants as needed during the application process Show more details...
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schedule_type: Full-time
Full-time position with benefits to begin as soon as possible.
The National Bureau of Economic Research is the nation's leading non-profit economic research organization. Since 1920 the NBER has developed and disseminated impartial information on a wide range of issues that are important for public and private decision makers. The NBER coordinates research by more than 1,600 economics professors... at leading colleges, universities and business schools
Full-time position with benefits to begin as soon as possible.
The National Bureau of Economic Research is the nation's leading non-profit economic research organization. Since 1920 the NBER has developed and disseminated impartial information on a wide range of issues that are important for public and private decision makers. The NBER coordinates research by more than 1,600 economics professors... at leading colleges, universities and business schools throughout the United States.
Please note: This position is based in the NBER's Cambridge, MA office and may be eligible for a combination of in person and remote work. Work arrangement options will be discussed during the hiring process.
The IT Business Analyst will join a close-knit IT staff, who are devoted to the organization's mission and who see themselves as part of the institution's tradition of service for the public good. Reporting directly to the Director of Information Technology, this is an opportunity to help modernize administrative computing, and support functional office staff with system changes that will bring business efficiency to their daily work. The NBER Information Technology department is looking for innovative, nimble professionals who enjoy service delivery and collaboration, and thrive on fostering positive change.
Position Purpose
Provides technical support to administrative offices by translating their business needs into technology requirements for the implementation and ongoing maintenance of technology solutions. Manages complex projects in support of these functional areas as well as core IT projects as required. Supports NBER staff in the adoption of new technologies to replace inefficient business processes, including training and documentation. Supports the strategic direction of the Information Technology group, assisting the Director with sustainable portfolio evaluation and design, with a particular emphasis on modernizing technology in finance and administration. Contributes to the work of a small, close-knit team, providing support to administrative staff and researchers using technology resources.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following represents a list of essential duties and responsibilities; other duties may be assigned as required.
• In collaboration with the Director and other NBER stakeholders, analyzes business processes and translates requirements to develop technical specifications, assess feasibility, identify gaps, and recommend solutions.
• Manages projects of varying complexity, including collaboration with outside vendors and internal stakeholders within IT and across the organization.
• Tests and maintains software and web applications, including integration with backoffice databases and other solutions in the portfolio.
• Develops and modifies reports, investigates data/integration issues, and supports report integrity with functional offices.
• Collaborates with system administrators and vendors to upgrade and test existing systems both on-premise and in the cloud.
• Supports staff and researchers using NBER technology resources, including advocacy for the benefits of new features and improvements to inefficient processes.
• Collaborates with the Director on business intelligence opportunities in support of ongoing modernization efforts.
• Researches and evaluates new technologies in support of organizational goals.
• Communicates complex technical directions verbally and in written communications to a wide variety of audiences.
• Ensures data is stored securely and per NBER's security and compliance requirements. Displays high standards of ethical conduct.
Minimum Required Technical Skills and Qualifications
• 5+ years project management experience.
• Experience supporting technology upgrades in finance and/or administration strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting cloud/SaaS migrations strongly preferred.
• Experience in implementing and maintaining databases as well as report writing and data retrieval.
• Knowledge of MS SQL Server, MySQL, MS Excel, MS Access.
• Experience supporting software on modern operating systems, including Windows 10 and Windows Server.
• Experience with Unix/Linux based systems preferred.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with evidence of meeting project deadlines according to business requirements.
• Evidence of repeatedly learning and applying new technologies.
• Ability to be flexible based on the developing needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
Education/Certifications/Licensure
• Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field preferred, master's degree a plus.
Language Skills
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
• Strong problem resolution and analysis skills
• Able to adapt easily and multi task
• Attention to detail and accuracy a must
To Apply:
Please upload a single pdf containing the following materials into the application below:
• A cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position
• Your resume
The NBER offers an exceptional benefits package including health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability and life insurance policies, access to medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, and a 401(a) retirement plan with a 20% employer paid contribution after two years of service.
Final candidate must successfully complete a background check prior to beginning work at the NBER.
For more information about the NBER, please visit our web site at www.nber.org.
Physical Demands
The physical demands and environmental factors described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will handle office equipment and frequently communicate with others. The work requires someone to sit for long periods of time and will use repetitive wrist and hand motions involved in sorting and handling documents and operating a computer and telephone. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms, and move bodily positions to maintain computers and equipment, including under desks, server closets, and/or conference venues. Specific vision abilities required of this job include close vision and distance vision, as an employee will have close visual contact with a computer monitor constantly. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
The NBER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. The NBER will make reasonable accommodation for any disabled applicant, and will provide assistance to disabled applicants as needed during the application process Show more details...
The National Bureau of Economic Research is the nation's leading non-profit economic research organization. Since 1920 the NBER has developed and disseminated impartial information on a wide range of issues that are important for public and private decision makers. The NBER coordinates research by more than 1,600 economics professors... at leading colleges, universities and business schools throughout the United States.
Please note: This position is based in the NBER's Cambridge, MA office and may be eligible for a combination of in person and remote work. Work arrangement options will be discussed during the hiring process.
The IT Business Analyst will join a close-knit IT staff, who are devoted to the organization's mission and who see themselves as part of the institution's tradition of service for the public good. Reporting directly to the Director of Information Technology, this is an opportunity to help modernize administrative computing, and support functional office staff with system changes that will bring business efficiency to their daily work. The NBER Information Technology department is looking for innovative, nimble professionals who enjoy service delivery and collaboration, and thrive on fostering positive change.
Position Purpose
Provides technical support to administrative offices by translating their business needs into technology requirements for the implementation and ongoing maintenance of technology solutions. Manages complex projects in support of these functional areas as well as core IT projects as required. Supports NBER staff in the adoption of new technologies to replace inefficient business processes, including training and documentation. Supports the strategic direction of the Information Technology group, assisting the Director with sustainable portfolio evaluation and design, with a particular emphasis on modernizing technology in finance and administration. Contributes to the work of a small, close-knit team, providing support to administrative staff and researchers using technology resources.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following represents a list of essential duties and responsibilities; other duties may be assigned as required.
• In collaboration with the Director and other NBER stakeholders, analyzes business processes and translates requirements to develop technical specifications, assess feasibility, identify gaps, and recommend solutions.
• Manages projects of varying complexity, including collaboration with outside vendors and internal stakeholders within IT and across the organization.
• Tests and maintains software and web applications, including integration with backoffice databases and other solutions in the portfolio.
• Develops and modifies reports, investigates data/integration issues, and supports report integrity with functional offices.
• Collaborates with system administrators and vendors to upgrade and test existing systems both on-premise and in the cloud.
• Supports staff and researchers using NBER technology resources, including advocacy for the benefits of new features and improvements to inefficient processes.
• Collaborates with the Director on business intelligence opportunities in support of ongoing modernization efforts.
• Researches and evaluates new technologies in support of organizational goals.
• Communicates complex technical directions verbally and in written communications to a wide variety of audiences.
• Ensures data is stored securely and per NBER's security and compliance requirements. Displays high standards of ethical conduct.
Minimum Required Technical Skills and Qualifications
• 5+ years project management experience.
• Experience supporting technology upgrades in finance and/or administration strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting cloud/SaaS migrations strongly preferred.
• Experience in implementing and maintaining databases as well as report writing and data retrieval.
• Knowledge of MS SQL Server, MySQL, MS Excel, MS Access.
• Experience supporting software on modern operating systems, including Windows 10 and Windows Server.
• Experience with Unix/Linux based systems preferred.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with evidence of meeting project deadlines according to business requirements.
• Evidence of repeatedly learning and applying new technologies.
• Ability to be flexible based on the developing needs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
Education/Certifications/Licensure
• Bachelor's degree in information technology or related field preferred, master's degree a plus.
Language Skills
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret documents
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
• Strong problem resolution and analysis skills
• Able to adapt easily and multi task
• Attention to detail and accuracy a must
To Apply:
Please upload a single pdf containing the following materials into the application below:
• A cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position
• Your resume
The NBER offers an exceptional benefits package including health, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability and life insurance policies, access to medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, and a 401(a) retirement plan with a 20% employer paid contribution after two years of service.
Final candidate must successfully complete a background check prior to beginning work at the NBER.
For more information about the NBER, please visit our web site at www.nber.org.
Physical Demands
The physical demands and environmental factors described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will handle office equipment and frequently communicate with others. The work requires someone to sit for long periods of time and will use repetitive wrist and hand motions involved in sorting and handling documents and operating a computer and telephone. The employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms, and move bodily positions to maintain computers and equipment, including under desks, server closets, and/or conference venues. Specific vision abilities required of this job include close vision and distance vision, as an employee will have close visual contact with a computer monitor constantly. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
The NBER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. The NBER will make reasonable accommodation for any disabled applicant, and will provide assistance to disabled applicants as needed during the application process Show more details...
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schedule_type: Full-time
JOB POSTING
Research Analyst...
The National Bureau of Economic Research is the nation’s leading non-profit economic research organization. Since 1920 the NBER has developed and disseminated impartial information on a wide range of issues that are important for public and private decision makers. The NBER coordinates research by more than 1,000 economics professors at leading universities and business schools throughout the United States.
The
JOB POSTING
Research Analyst...
The National Bureau of Economic Research is the nation’s leading non-profit economic research organization. Since 1920 the NBER has developed and disseminated impartial information on a wide range of issues that are important for public and private decision makers. The NBER coordinates research by more than 1,000 economics professors at leading universities and business schools throughout the United States.
The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) has an opening for a Research Analyst (RA). The RA will support one NBER Principal Investigator on a project funded by the NIH related to poverty alleviation issues in India. The RA will be an NBER employee, but will be based at the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) at MIT. The RA will work under the direction of the PI and senior J-PAL research staff and some travel to India may be required.
This position will initially be for one year, from summer 2022 to summer 2023, with the possibility of extension for a second year. Research Analysts are typically recent college graduates.
Responsibilities are expected to include:
• Working with data sets, cleaning and running checks to spot errors, and preparing data for analysis,
• Assisting with literature reviews and questionnaire writing,
• Liaising with field staff running the evaluations and serving as a resource to them, including occasional travel to research field sites,
• Assisting with reports,
• Assisting in the preparation of academic papers being submitted to journals,
• Preparing data for publication and publishing data,
• Any other work assigned by Research Managers or PIs.
Candidates for this position will have a bachelor’s degree in economics, with a high level of mathematics. The ideal candidate will have had coursework in development economics and international experience. Strong familiarity with Stata or R and experience working with large data sets is required. Proven oral and written communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate economic findings to various audiences is strongly preferred.
TO APPLY: Please assemble all materials into a single pdf, to be uploaded into the application below.
1) A cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position and your available start date.
2) Your resume
For more information on the NBER, please visit our web site at http://www.nber.org.
No phone calls, please.
The NBER is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.
The NBER will make reasonable accommodation for any disabled applicant, and will provide assistance to disabled applicants as needed during the application process Show more details...
Research Analyst...
The National Bureau of Economic Research is the nation’s leading non-profit economic research organization. Since 1920 the NBER has developed and disseminated impartial information on a wide range of issues that are important for public and private decision makers. The NBER coordinates research by more than 1,000 economics professors at leading universities and business schools throughout the United States.
The National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) has an opening for a Research Analyst (RA). The RA will support one NBER Principal Investigator on a project funded by the NIH related to poverty alleviation issues in India. The RA will be an NBER employee, but will be based at the Abdul Latif Jameel Poverty Action Lab (J-PAL) at MIT. The RA will work under the direction of the PI and senior J-PAL research staff and some travel to India may be required.
This position will initially be for one year, from summer 2022 to summer 2023, with the possibility of extension for a second year. Research Analysts are typically recent college graduates.
Responsibilities are expected to include:
• Working with data sets, cleaning and running checks to spot errors, and preparing data for analysis,
• Assisting with literature reviews and questionnaire writing,
• Liaising with field staff running the evaluations and serving as a resource to them, including occasional travel to research field sites,
• Assisting with reports,
• Assisting in the preparation of academic papers being submitted to journals,
• Preparing data for publication and publishing data,
• Any other work assigned by Research Managers or PIs.
Candidates for this position will have a bachelor’s degree in economics, with a high level of mathematics. The ideal candidate will have had coursework in development economics and international experience. Strong familiarity with Stata or R and experience working with large data sets is required. Proven oral and written communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate economic findings to various audiences is strongly preferred.
TO APPLY: Please assemble all materials into a single pdf, to be uploaded into the application below.
1) A cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position and your available start date.
2) Your resume
For more information on the NBER, please visit our web site at http://www.nber.org.
No phone calls, please.
The NBER is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.
The NBER will make reasonable accommodation for any disabled applicant, and will provide assistance to disabled applicants as needed during the application process Show more details...
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schedule_type: Full-time
Job Summary
We invite applications for a postdoctoral research associate to work with Dr. David Keiser at UMass Amherst, starting Fall 2023. The position is funded by a National Institutes of Health grant and administered through the National Bureau of Economic Research. The successful candidate will contribute to efforts to measure the impact of drinking water on human well-being. As part of... these efforts, the candidate will work closely with
Job Summary
We invite applications for a postdoctoral research associate to work with Dr. David Keiser at UMass Amherst, starting Fall 2023. The position is funded by a National Institutes of Health grant and administered through the National Bureau of Economic Research. The successful candidate will contribute to efforts to measure the impact of drinking water on human well-being. As part of... these efforts, the candidate will work closely with other grant collaborators, Drs. Bhash Mazumder (Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago), David Molitor (Illinois and NBER), and Joseph Shapiro (UC Berkeley and NBER). The candidate will also work closely with a second postdoctoral research associate housed at the University of Illinois and NBER. Funding is available for 2 years, conditional on NIH funding and satisfactory performance in the previous year.
Minimum Qualifications:
• PhD in any field with strong empirical training and advanced programming skills. For example, advanced programming knowledge of R, Python, SQL, Julia, C++, or similar software.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with reduced-form econometric methods and strong understanding of causal analysis.
• Experience with non-market valuation methodologies.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary teams.
• Basic knowledge of hydrological processes and drinking water quality.
• Strong academic writing skills.
Essential Functions
• Contribute to efforts to measure the impacts of drinking water quality on human well-being. The successful individual will also contribute to grant-related public goods as needed. Research priorities will be set in conversation with Dr. Keiser and other grant collaborators.
• Present research to internal and external academic audiences.
• Work collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork, diversity, equality, and inclusiveness.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Typical office environment
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday; 7 hours/day; 35 hours/week
Application Instructions
Candidates should submit a cover letter describing their interests and skills as they relate to the position description, a CV, a research paper (working or published), and the names and contact information of three references.
For full consideration, applications are due February 6, 2023 and review will continue until the position is filled. The start date is September 1, 2023. Questions can be addressed to David Keiser at dkeiser @ umass.edu.
The NBER is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. The NBER will make reasonable accommodation for any disabled applicant, and will provide assistance to disabled applicants as needed during the application process Show more details...
We invite applications for a postdoctoral research associate to work with Dr. David Keiser at UMass Amherst, starting Fall 2023. The position is funded by a National Institutes of Health grant and administered through the National Bureau of Economic Research. The successful candidate will contribute to efforts to measure the impact of drinking water on human well-being. As part of... these efforts, the candidate will work closely with other grant collaborators, Drs. Bhash Mazumder (Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago), David Molitor (Illinois and NBER), and Joseph Shapiro (UC Berkeley and NBER). The candidate will also work closely with a second postdoctoral research associate housed at the University of Illinois and NBER. Funding is available for 2 years, conditional on NIH funding and satisfactory performance in the previous year.
Minimum Qualifications:
• PhD in any field with strong empirical training and advanced programming skills. For example, advanced programming knowledge of R, Python, SQL, Julia, C++, or similar software.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with reduced-form econometric methods and strong understanding of causal analysis.
• Experience with non-market valuation methodologies.
• Experience working in interdisciplinary teams.
• Basic knowledge of hydrological processes and drinking water quality.
• Strong academic writing skills.
Essential Functions
• Contribute to efforts to measure the impacts of drinking water quality on human well-being. The successful individual will also contribute to grant-related public goods as needed. Research priorities will be set in conversation with Dr. Keiser and other grant collaborators.
• Present research to internal and external academic audiences.
• Work collaboratively and effectively to promote teamwork, diversity, equality, and inclusiveness.
Physical Demands/Working Conditions
Typical office environment
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday; 7 hours/day; 35 hours/week
Application Instructions
Candidates should submit a cover letter describing their interests and skills as they relate to the position description, a CV, a research paper (working or published), and the names and contact information of three references.
For full consideration, applications are due February 6, 2023 and review will continue until the position is filled. The start date is September 1, 2023. Questions can be addressed to David Keiser at dkeiser @ umass.edu.
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Full-time Research Professional positions at University of Chicago, Center for the Economics of Human Development
Short Form Job Description: The Center for the Economics of Human Development is looking for research professionals for a number of projects related to the economics of early childhood development, and related topics. Candidates of all levels will be considered. Terms of at least two... years are preferred; permanent positions are available.
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Full-time Research Professional positions at University of Chicago, Center for the Economics of Human Development
Short Form Job Description: The Center for the Economics of Human Development is looking for research professionals for a number of projects related to the economics of early childhood development, and related topics. Candidates of all levels will be considered. Terms of at least two... years are preferred; permanent positions are available.
Research professional(s) will work collaboratively with Director Professor James Heckman, and/or Executive Director (Alison Baulos) and CEHD researchers, to build a portfolio that extends to work with senior research affiliates, global partners, and community collaborators. Projects include: longitudinal analysis of Perry and Abecedarian programs; formulating new studies on omnibus programs such as Head Start; designing a home visiting RCT in Chicago; and additional ideas will be considered.
Research professionals will lead development of project scopes, conduct literature reviews, identify datasets, organize data, conduct statistical analysis, and write academic publications as a coauthor. They may also participate in writing grants, giving presentations, and participate in meetings with funders and policymakers.
Candidates should have completed (or be near completing) a Bachelor's, Master's or graduate degree in economics and will have: (i) a strong quantitative background; (ii) excellent programming skills; (iii) past experience with research, including independent work or work as a research assistant.
Long Form Job Description: The Center for the Economics of Human Development is looking for research professionals for a number of projects related to the economics of early childhood development, and related topics. Candidates of all levels will be considered. Terms of at least two years are preferred; permanent positions are available.
The Center is directed by Professor James Heckman, and the portfolio extends to work with senior research affiliates, global partners, and community collaborators. Research professional(s) will work collaboratively with Executive Director Alison Baulos, to build a portfolio of work that is at the frontier of the economics of early childhood development. They may also work with the Center's faculty collaborators and scholars-in-residence on new and ongoing projects in economics fields.
Current projects on early childhood development include launching a field experiment based on the Preparing for Life home visiting program in Ireland, adapting to a local community in Chicago. Other work includes ongoing longitudinal analysis of Perry, Abecedarian and IHDP programs; formulating new studies on omnibus programs, such as Early Head Start and Head Start; examining the role of childcare quality in child development; understanding the role of family and community in child development; understanding vulnerable populations such as foster care and families experiencing homelessness; and other ideas as considered.
Research professionals will lead intellectual inquiry and project scopes, conduct literature reviews, identify datasets, organize data, conduct statistical analysis, and write academic publications and white papers as a coauthor. They may also participate in writing grants, giving presentations, and participate in high-level meetings with funders and policymakers.
Candidates should have completed (or be near completing) a Bachelor's, Master's or graduate degree in economics and will have: (i) a strong quantitative background; (ii) excellent programming skills; (iii) past experience with research, including independent work (such as an undergrad thesis) or work as a research assistant.
Start date is negotiable, with a preference for starting soon. Research Professionals hired as Postdoctoral scholars will be offered term appointments, renewable annually, as per administrative policy.
To apply, please submit the following materials:
(1) A brief personal statement describing your qualifications, interests, and motivation for working with CEHD
(2) Your resume/CV
(3) An unofficial transcript
(4) Optional: A writing sample
JEL Codes: D13 (Household Production and Intrahousehold Allocation), D63 (Equity, Justice, Inequality, and Other Normative Criteria and Measurement), D91 (Role and Effects of Psychological, Emotional, Social, and Cognitive Factors on Decision Making), I14 (Health and Inequality), I15 (Health and Economic Development), I24 (Education and Inequality), I25 (Education and Economic Development), I31 (General Welfare, Well-Being), J12 (Marriage • Marital Dissolution • Family Structure • Domestic Abuse), J13 (Fertility • Family Planning • Child Care • Children • Youth)
Job Location: Chicago, Illinois
Salary: Negotiable depending on education and experience.
Does this position involve human subjects? Not directly, but this position will work with deidentified data.
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Short Form Job Description: The Center for the Economics of Human Development is looking for research professionals for a number of projects related to the economics of early childhood development, and related topics. Candidates of all levels will be considered. Terms of at least two... years are preferred; permanent positions are available.
Research professional(s) will work collaboratively with Director Professor James Heckman, and/or Executive Director (Alison Baulos) and CEHD researchers, to build a portfolio that extends to work with senior research affiliates, global partners, and community collaborators. Projects include: longitudinal analysis of Perry and Abecedarian programs; formulating new studies on omnibus programs such as Head Start; designing a home visiting RCT in Chicago; and additional ideas will be considered.
Research professionals will lead development of project scopes, conduct literature reviews, identify datasets, organize data, conduct statistical analysis, and write academic publications as a coauthor. They may also participate in writing grants, giving presentations, and participate in meetings with funders and policymakers.
Candidates should have completed (or be near completing) a Bachelor's, Master's or graduate degree in economics and will have: (i) a strong quantitative background; (ii) excellent programming skills; (iii) past experience with research, including independent work or work as a research assistant.
Long Form Job Description: The Center for the Economics of Human Development is looking for research professionals for a number of projects related to the economics of early childhood development, and related topics. Candidates of all levels will be considered. Terms of at least two years are preferred; permanent positions are available.
The Center is directed by Professor James Heckman, and the portfolio extends to work with senior research affiliates, global partners, and community collaborators. Research professional(s) will work collaboratively with Executive Director Alison Baulos, to build a portfolio of work that is at the frontier of the economics of early childhood development. They may also work with the Center's faculty collaborators and scholars-in-residence on new and ongoing projects in economics fields.
Current projects on early childhood development include launching a field experiment based on the Preparing for Life home visiting program in Ireland, adapting to a local community in Chicago. Other work includes ongoing longitudinal analysis of Perry, Abecedarian and IHDP programs; formulating new studies on omnibus programs, such as Early Head Start and Head Start; examining the role of childcare quality in child development; understanding the role of family and community in child development; understanding vulnerable populations such as foster care and families experiencing homelessness; and other ideas as considered.
Research professionals will lead intellectual inquiry and project scopes, conduct literature reviews, identify datasets, organize data, conduct statistical analysis, and write academic publications and white papers as a coauthor. They may also participate in writing grants, giving presentations, and participate in high-level meetings with funders and policymakers.
Candidates should have completed (or be near completing) a Bachelor's, Master's or graduate degree in economics and will have: (i) a strong quantitative background; (ii) excellent programming skills; (iii) past experience with research, including independent work (such as an undergrad thesis) or work as a research assistant.
Start date is negotiable, with a preference for starting soon. Research Professionals hired as Postdoctoral scholars will be offered term appointments, renewable annually, as per administrative policy.
To apply, please submit the following materials:
(1) A brief personal statement describing your qualifications, interests, and motivation for working with CEHD
(2) Your resume/CV
(3) An unofficial transcript
(4) Optional: A writing sample
JEL Codes: D13 (Household Production and Intrahousehold Allocation), D63 (Equity, Justice, Inequality, and Other Normative Criteria and Measurement), D91 (Role and Effects of Psychological, Emotional, Social, and Cognitive Factors on Decision Making), I14 (Health and Inequality), I15 (Health and Economic Development), I24 (Education and Inequality), I25 (Education and Economic Development), I31 (General Welfare, Well-Being), J12 (Marriage • Marital Dissolution • Family Structure • Domestic Abuse), J13 (Fertility • Family Planning • Child Care • Children • Youth)
Job Location: Chicago, Illinois
Salary: Negotiable depending on education and experience.
Does this position involve human subjects? Not directly, but this position will work with deidentified data.
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Heidi Williams is looking to hire a full-time research assistant to begin in the summer or fall of 2023 and to work for one year. The position will entail close collaboration and assistance with all stages of various empirical research and policy projects related to science and innovation policy. Much of this work will be done in close collaboration with the Institute for Progress (where Heidi is... the Director of Science Policy, collaborating with
Heidi Williams is looking to hire a full-time research assistant to begin in the summer or fall of 2023 and to work for one year. The position will entail close collaboration and assistance with all stages of various empirical research and policy projects related to science and innovation policy. Much of this work will be done in close collaboration with the Institute for Progress (where Heidi is... the Director of Science Policy, collaborating with Caleb Watney) and with J-PAL's Science for Progress Initiative (which Heidi co-chairs with Paul Niehaus).
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent in economics, public policy, education, statistics, computer science, mathematics, or a related field, and should have a long-term interest in pursuing research related to economics and/or innovation policy. However, prior background in these areas is not strictly necessary; candidates interested in gaining exposure to these areas of research are very welcome to apply. This position is ideal for candidates looking to develop their research skills in preparation for applying to PhD programs in economics or related fields, but may also be a good fit for students planning to apply to other types of graduate programs such as law school or policy school or to work in related jobs. Preference will be given to detail-oriented applicants with some previous programming experience.
The position is located at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) in Cambridge, MA, but is remote-eligible. Annual salary is $55,000.
To apply, please upload a single PDF that appends all of the following materials into one file into the application below:
• A cover letter describing your interest in this position, your familiarity with programming languages (e.g. Stata, SAS, Python), your prior experience as a research assistant and/or with independent research projects, and names and e-mail addresses of two references
• A current CV
• An unofficial transcript
Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until filled. Short-listed applicants will be asked to complete a technical exercise and may be called for an interview.
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Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent in economics, public policy, education, statistics, computer science, mathematics, or a related field, and should have a long-term interest in pursuing research related to economics and/or innovation policy. However, prior background in these areas is not strictly necessary; candidates interested in gaining exposure to these areas of research are very welcome to apply. This position is ideal for candidates looking to develop their research skills in preparation for applying to PhD programs in economics or related fields, but may also be a good fit for students planning to apply to other types of graduate programs such as law school or policy school or to work in related jobs. Preference will be given to detail-oriented applicants with some previous programming experience.
The position is located at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER) in Cambridge, MA, but is remote-eligible. Annual salary is $55,000.
To apply, please upload a single PDF that appends all of the following materials into one file into the application below:
• A cover letter describing your interest in this position, your familiarity with programming languages (e.g. Stata, SAS, Python), your prior experience as a research assistant and/or with independent research projects, and names and e-mail addresses of two references
• A current CV
• An unofficial transcript
Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until filled. Short-listed applicants will be asked to complete a technical exercise and may be called for an interview.
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JOB DESCRIPTION: Full-Time Pre-Doctoral Research Fellow with UC Berkeley Prof. Joseph S. Shapiro
I seek a highly skilled and driven individual to work as a full-time Research Fellow. Research may cover environment/energy, public finance, trade, health, industrial organization, and labor, and will entail close collaboration with faculty co-authors at other top universities...
The start date will ideally be summer or fall of 2023, though there is
JOB DESCRIPTION: Full-Time Pre-Doctoral Research Fellow with UC Berkeley Prof. Joseph S. Shapiro
I seek a highly skilled and driven individual to work as a full-time Research Fellow. Research may cover environment/energy, public finance, trade, health, industrial organization, and labor, and will entail close collaboration with faculty co-authors at other top universities...
The start date will ideally be summer or fall of 2023, though there is some flexibility. I will be hiring on renewable one-year contracts, with preference for applicants who can work for two years.
Responsibilities
Job responsibilities span all stages of research, including managing projects, collecting and analyzing data, creating presentations, and editing manuscripts. Some projects involve the analysis of confidential data from the United States Census Bureau. I emphasize mentoring and training, and support and accommodate fellows taking classes, attending seminars, and becoming part of the predoc and research communities at UC Berkeley.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a long-term interest in pursuing research related to economics. This position is ideal for candidates looking to develop their empirical research skills before applying to PhD programs in economics or related fields. Prior background in environmental/energy economics is not necessary. I welcome candidates with strong technical backgrounds who are looking for more exposure to economics. Independent thinking, attention to detail, a strong understanding of economic principles, and self-motivation are highly valued. I especially encourage applications from people of color, women, and other groups under-represented in economics.
A BA/BS in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer/Data Science or other related disciplines is required; previous experience as a research analyst or pursing independent research is preferred; programming skills are necessary; ability to analyze data and write reports required.
Access to confidential Census data requires applicants to be U.S. citizens or have resided in the U.S. for the last three years. The position is located in Berkeley, CA.
How to Apply
Please upload a single PDF document named "Full time RA Lastname_Firstname" containing the following materials into the application below:
• A cover letter describing your interest in the position; your familiarity with programming languages; your prior experience as a research assistant or with independent research projects (e.g., a thesis); your experience working in a team environment; the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of 2-3 references; and when you are available to start work
• A current CV
• A transcript (unofficial is fine)
I will consider applications on a rolling basis.
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I seek a highly skilled and driven individual to work as a full-time Research Fellow. Research may cover environment/energy, public finance, trade, health, industrial organization, and labor, and will entail close collaboration with faculty co-authors at other top universities...
The start date will ideally be summer or fall of 2023, though there is some flexibility. I will be hiring on renewable one-year contracts, with preference for applicants who can work for two years.
Responsibilities
Job responsibilities span all stages of research, including managing projects, collecting and analyzing data, creating presentations, and editing manuscripts. Some projects involve the analysis of confidential data from the United States Census Bureau. I emphasize mentoring and training, and support and accommodate fellows taking classes, attending seminars, and becoming part of the predoc and research communities at UC Berkeley.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a long-term interest in pursuing research related to economics. This position is ideal for candidates looking to develop their empirical research skills before applying to PhD programs in economics or related fields. Prior background in environmental/energy economics is not necessary. I welcome candidates with strong technical backgrounds who are looking for more exposure to economics. Independent thinking, attention to detail, a strong understanding of economic principles, and self-motivation are highly valued. I especially encourage applications from people of color, women, and other groups under-represented in economics.
A BA/BS in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer/Data Science or other related disciplines is required; previous experience as a research analyst or pursing independent research is preferred; programming skills are necessary; ability to analyze data and write reports required.
Access to confidential Census data requires applicants to be U.S. citizens or have resided in the U.S. for the last three years. The position is located in Berkeley, CA.
How to Apply
Please upload a single PDF document named "Full time RA Lastname_Firstname" containing the following materials into the application below:
• A cover letter describing your interest in the position; your familiarity with programming languages; your prior experience as a research assistant or with independent research projects (e.g., a thesis); your experience working in a team environment; the names, email addresses, and phone numbers of 2-3 references; and when you are available to start work
• A current CV
• A transcript (unofficial is fine)
I will consider applications on a rolling basis.
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