Job Description

PRE-DOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW, Economics (multiple openings), to join the research team of Professor Amy Finkelstein.  Responsibilities include working with data sets, cleaning and running checks to spot errors, and generally preparing data for analysis; assisting with onboarding new staff and maintaining project documentation; and assisting with literature reviews, new and renewal institutional review board applications, and preparation of academic papers.  The position is ideal for someone interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in economics.  

REQUIRED:  bachelor’s degree; two years of research experience (may include research experience gained as an undergraduate); strong quantitative background and computer skills, including programming experience; and ability to work independently. PREFERRED:  research assistant experience and a background in economics.  Candidates with strong technical backgrounds looking for more exposure to economics are welcome.  Job #24344

The appointment will begin in the spring or summer of 2025.  A two-year commitment is preferred.

Online application should include (in one PDF uploaded to the cover letter or resume field) a cover letter with a brief description of experience as an RA and any independent research; description of familiarity with statistical and computer packages; names of two references and their contact information (one must be someone you have worked for as an RA); current CV; transcript; condensed transcript; written list of classes in economics, mathematics, statistics, or computer science (including course name, date taken, school, and the main textbook(s) used in the course); courses currently taking; and date available to start work. Two references must send letter of recommendation to the attention of Professor Finkelstein at aecabral@mit.edu as soon as possible once application is submitted.

Applicants especially interested in RCTs, including designing and implementing experiments in conjunction with implementing partners, are encouraged to also consider applying to this opportunity (job number 21874) for RA's to work on Prof. Finkelstein's research team based at J-PAL NA. Applicants may apply to both roles and upload identical materials to each application portal.

8/21/24

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