Applied Economist, Quantitative Social Scientist 812 views

Applied Economist or Quantitative Social Scientist at the Australian National University

Reference / Job no: 528092

Salary package: $98,009 to $111,365 (Level B) or $118,044 to $131,402 (Level C)

Terms: Full time, Fixed Term contract (3 years)

1. Opportunity to work with policy agencies on high impact experimental and quasi-experimental evaluations
2. Support for publication of Working Papers and in high impact academic journals
3. Experience working in a multi-disciplinary social science research centre

Overview

In partnership with the Crawford School of Public Policy, the ANU Centre for Social Research and Methods is developing a Policy Experiments Lab (PELab).

This resource will bring together evaluation experts from across the ANU to work on quantitative evaluations with an experimental or quasi-experimental design. To support this development, the ANU is seeking an early or mid-career researcher who is interested in building a career working with the public sector to help design, evaluate, and publish policy-relevant trials in the social sciences.

Requirements / Qualifications

1. The successful applicant will have very strong econometric or statistical skills, and be experienced working with administrative and/or survey datasets.
2. There will be a heavy focus on publishing in leading academic journals, as well as having direct policy impact.

For further information please contact A/Prof Nicholas Biddle E: nicholas.biddle@anu.edu.au

Application Procedure

In order to apply for this role please make sure that you upload the following documents:

1. A statement addressing the selection criteria, relevant to the level you are applying for
2. Curriculum vitae (CV) which includes the names and contact details of at least three referees (preferably including a current or previous supervisor). If your CV does not include referees you can complete these online when prompted in the application form.
3. Other documents, if necessary.

Applications which do not address the selection criteria may not be considered for the position.

Applications close: 07 Mar 2019