Pre-Doc (6256U), Institute of Research on Labor and Employment - 64282 | University of California, Berkeley
University of California, Berkeley
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Berkeley, CA | United States
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Pre-Doc (6256U), Institute of Research on Labor and Employment - 64282 About Berkeley
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Departmental Overview The Institute for Research on Labor and Employment (IRLE) is an interdisciplinary institute at the University of California, Berkeley that connects world-class research with policy to improve workers' lives, communities, and society.
Position Overview The predoctoral research assistant will assist Professor Jesse Rothstein's academic and policy research. Rothstein is a labor economist with joint appointments in the Goldman School of Public Policy and the Department of Economics, and also serves as faculty director of the California Policy Lab.
The predoctoral research assistant will be involved in projects on a range of topics in labor economics and public policy, potentially including work on the economics of education, unemployment insurance, intergenerational mobility, the social safety net, determinants of wages and employment, and labor market and education policy.
Application Review Date The First Review Date for this job is: February 14, 2024
Responsibilities - Cleans and prepares data sets, primarily from government sources, for analysis, using Stata.
- Analyzes research data; prepares and summarizes information; recommends and implements statistical approaches.
- Prepares graphs, tables, and other displays of the results of research and analysis.
- Assists with preparation of manuscripts and presentations, including gathering references, copyediting, and confirming internal consistency.
- Researches and summarizes academic and applied research.
- Collaborates on the design, documentation, testing and implementation of research studies.
- Assists in management of research projects, including helping to coordinate research team and/or management of data access agreements, publication agreements, and other administrative aspects of the projects.
- Assists in proposal writing.
Required Qualifications - Demonstrated quantitative skills and experience in data/statistical analysis, including analyzing large government datasets.
- Strong Stata programming skills.
- Ability to take initiative and manage projects with minimal supervision, including strong time management skills.
- Skills to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner both verbally and written.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including strong writing skills.
- Must have (or reasonably be able to obtain within 4 months of start date*) U.S. Census Special Sworn Status to access restricted-use data.* Time limit is imposed due to operational needs
See information on Special Sworn Status here :
Education/Training:
- Bachelor's degree in related field and / or equivalent experience / training.
Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in economics, public policy, or a related field and / or equivalent experience / training.
Education/Training:
- Coursework and/or applied research experience in econometrics, including experience with Stata or other similar language.
Salary & Benefits For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.
Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.
The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $33.57 - $43.11.
- This is a 12-month, 100%, full-time (40 hours per week), contract position that is eligible for full UC benefits with the anticipation of extension based on available funding and satisfactory performance.
- This position is non-exempt and bi-weekly.
- This position is not a visa opportunity.
- This is a hybrid position, eligible for up to 40% remote work.
How to Apply To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
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