Brown University
Location
University, MO | United States
Job description
The Department of Economics seeks a candidate for one year, full time, post baccalaureate appointment in economics. The post baccalaureate will be mentored by the Economics faculty member, Sebnem Kalemli-Ozcan, as part of the new initiative, "Global Linkages Hub". The Hub will feature a data center connecting firms and their financing via local lenders and global investors linking to their supply chain partners. The candidate will work on individual and collaborative projects as a research assistant.
The appointment has an expected term of at least one year starting September 1, 2024. There is a possibility of a two-year appointment or a second-year renewal. The post baccalaureate is expected to enroll in one undergraduate or graduate course per regular semester, at no tuition cost to the hired associate.
Requirements for the position include (1) an undergraduate degree with a strong quantitative course background, (2) the ability to take initiative and work independently, (3) an interest in pursuing a research career in economics, (4) strong technical skills including in scientific computing, and (5) a willingness to collaborate and contribute to the Economics faculty member's research. Knowledge of statistical programs that are used to deal with large datasets such as R, Stata, Python, Matlab is preferred, Experience working with large micro datasets is important.
To apply, please submit the following items by April 30, 2024:
Cover Letter
Current CV
Undergraduate transcripts
(Optional) writing sample demonstrating any scientific or research writing
References may be requested from qualified candidates.
As an EEO/AA employer, Brown University provides equal opportunity and prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation based upon a person's race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law, and caste, which is protected by our University policies.
About Brown University
Located in historic Providence, Rhode Island and founded in 1764, Brown University is the seventh-oldest college in the United States. Brown is an independent, coeducational Ivy League institution comprising undergraduate and graduate programs, plus the Alpert Medical School, School of Engineering, School of Public Health, Executive Master of Healthcare Leadership and the IE Brown Executive MBA.
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