Role OverviewThe Research Assistant will work directly with Professor Liebman on a variety of projects related to social policy, economic policy, and government performance. The ideal candidate will have strong programming and quantitative skills, and a long-term interest in pursuing research in economics or public policy.
What You Will Do
Analyze, manage, clean, and create datasets, conduct statistical analyses using languages such as Stata, R, and Python, review literature and summarize findings, maintain documentation of datasets and analyses, and help prepare manuscripts for publication and slides for conference presentations.
Why It Might Be a Fit
The ideal candidate will have strong programming and quantitative skills, and a long-term interest in pursuing research in economics or public policy.
Requirements
- College background in economics and statistics
- Strong programming skills evidenced by experience with statistical and programming languages such as Stata, R and/or Python
- Outstanding achievement in coursework involving advanced quantitative analysis and economic concepts
- Ability to learn new statistical programming languages quickly
- Experience with statistical and programming languages such as STATA, R, and/or Python
- Excellent writing, research, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently, including on multiple projects at the same time
- Prior research experience from undergraduate thesis research, previous positions, internships, or practicums and/or college coursework
- Understanding of causal inference methods – randomized controlled trials, difference-in-differences, regression discontinuity, and related approaches
Benefits
- Generous paid time off including parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
- Retirement plans with university contributions
- Wellbeing and mental health resources
- Support for families and caregivers
- Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
- Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
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