Full-Time Research Assistant in Pre-Doctoral Training Program 1189 views

The applications are invited for a Full-Time Research Assistant in Pre-Doctoral Training Program at Harvard University/NBER. The position is available with Economics professors Dan Benjamin (at the University of Southern California), David Cesarini (New York University), David Laibson (Harvard University), and their co-authors.

Start dates: summer of 2019

Study areas: Genoeconomics: the identification of genetic variation that is associated with variation in economic behavior.

Research process includes:

  • Developing new methods to analyze genetic data
  • Data analysis in R and Python
  • Background research and literature reviews for paper writing
  • Drafting sections of manuscripts for publication
  • Visualizing data for manuscripts and presentations

Requirements:

  • Prior experience is not necessary.
  • Applicant should have an interest in applying to a quantitative PhD program (e.g., Genomics, Economics, Neuroscience, Sociology, Statistics, Data Science) and pursuing an academic research career.
  • Knowledge of one or more of R, Python, or STATA
  • Strong work ethic and organizational skills
  • Applicant must have background in economics, genetics, computer science, statistics, or mathematics (undergraduate degree or at least 3 years of relevant experience)
  • Ability to work independently and with minimal guidance and interest in genoeconomics
  • Applicant must have strong writing skills
  • Optional background: Knowledge of MATLAB (or other programming languages such Java, C, C++, or Julia) and Latex; experience with Unix commands; familiarity with various statistical analyses such as OLS, MLE, and PCA

Location: Harvard University and NBER in Cambridge, MA

Remuneration: $55,000 (plus benefits)

Applications:

  • Apply by submitting the following documents, as a single pdf document to Chelsea Watson at watson.usc@gmail.com:
  • A cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position (reference RFP:011)
  • Resume
  • An unofficial (or official) transcript, and
  • A paper candidate has written for a course, a research paper, or other writing sample.
  • up to three references
—————–Quick Overview————-
Organization Harvard University
Country USA
Fellowship Level Technical position
Subject areas Economics, Genetics, Computer Science, Statistics, Or Mathematics
Fellowship amount $55,000
Eligibility Master’s degree
Deadline open until filled
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