JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

February 1, 2020 - July 31, 2020

National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.

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Full Time Research Assistant in Spatial Economics

JOE ID Number: 2020-01_111464761
Date Posted: 02/19/2020
Date Inactive: 07/31/2020
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Full Time Research Assistant in Spatial Economics
Section: Other Nonacademic (Temporary, Part-Time, Non-Salaried, Consulting, Etc.)
Location: Hanover, New Hampshire, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
F1 -- Trade
R1 -- General Regional Economics
R4 -- Transportation Economics
Keywords:
Spatial Economics
Transportation
Full Text of JOE Listing:

This is a full-time research assistant position for a highly skilled, motived individual looking to work for one year on research in spatial economics. The research projects combine large-scale economic modeling with detailed spatial data in order to evaluate the impacts of economic policies. The position is ideal for someone with strong quantitative background and an interest and enthusiasm in applying this background to the evaluation and design of better economic policy.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree. In addition, the ideal candidate will have 1) a strong mathematical background (including multivariate calculus and linear algebra with knowledge of higher level math such as graph theory and differential equations a plus; 2) strong programming skills (including Stata and Matlab with knowledge of GIS a plus); 3) the ability to work independently; and 4) a long term instance in pursuing a Ph.D. in economics. Prior research assistant experience is strongly preferred. A demonstrated excellence in academic performance is required.

Application Requirements:
  • External Application Link
Application deadline: 07/31/2020