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
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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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