Pre-doctoral Research Associate: The University of Notre Dame, as part of its new Poverty Initiative, is hiring three Pre-doctoral Research Associates for its Families and Communities in Transition (FACTS) initiative. The pre-doc in Economics will work closely with faculty in the Department of Economics, contributing to empirical applied microeconomic research. This two-year position provides a bridge between college and graduate school for those interested in research in economic history, demography, and higher education opportunities.
Designation: Pre-doctoral Research Associate
Research Area: Economics
Location: University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Undergraduate degree in economics, mathematics, or related social science field
- Commitment to the university’s mission
- Training in econometric and statistical techniques for causal inference
- Statistical programming experience in Stata
- Strong organizational, written, and oral communication skills
Job Description:
- Data Analysis:
- Maintain data sets following IRB protocols
- Generate analytic files for statistical analysis
- Conduct statistical analysis and summarize results
- Keep detailed logs of research processes
- Project Management:
- Construct data sharing agreements
- Complete IRB protocols
- Arrange research team meetings
- Assist in composing research grant proposals
- Conduct literature reviews
- Project Dissemination:
- Support research team in constructing academic articles and presentations
- Disseminate results to non-academic audiences
How to Apply:
Submit CV, Cover Letter, Short Writing Sample, Transcript, and names/contact details of at least two faculty references to the Families and Communities in Transition (FACTS) initiative administration at ifactsadmin@nd.edu.
Last Date for Apply: 10 March 2024
Minimum Qualifications: The job begins on July 1, 2024, and the ideal candidate will commit to a 2-year term, possess strong coding, writing, and organization skills, and have experience with statistical programming in Stata.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with economic researchers as a research assistant
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please submit the required documents mentioned above.
Department: Department of Economics
Department Website: Department of Economics
Family/Sub-Family: Research/Social/Behavioral
Career Stream/Level: Other
Department Hiring Pay Range: Monthly
FLSA Status: P1 – Postdoc
Job Category: Other
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., 40 hours/week, 12 months
Posting Type: Open To All Applicants
Posting Number: S24681
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