Predoctoral Research Associate
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Predoctoral Research AssociateJob Description
The Building Inclusive Growth (BIG) Lab at Notre Dame is hiring a full-time predoctoral Research Associate in the Department of Economics at the University of Notre Dame. The RA will join a cohort of predoctoral research associates who work in a team environment as part of the BIG Lab. The Lab supports development economics faculty and aims to produce high quality research into enduring pathways out of poverty in low-income countries.
The RA will work on research projects related to structural transformation; education, gender, and labor markets; and modern energy use in rural economies. Recent projects have focused on India, Uganda, Mexico, Colombia, and Malawi. The RA will be involved in all aspects of the research process, including: data sourcing, grant applications, fieldwork, data analysis, manuscript preparation, research team management, presentation of results, generation of replication materials, and dissemination of results to academic and policy audiences through workshops and conferences. The RA will also be able to participate in mentorship and skills development activities and the weekly development economics workshop.
Responsibilities include:
Responsibilities include:
- Research support: Data sourcing (may involve international travel), grant applications, fieldwork (survey preparation, survey testing and implementation), data analysis, literature reviews, writing up of results, preparation of presentations, weekly team meetings for research review
- Planning, logistics, communication for research workshops (internal and external) and other service to the Lab
This is a full-time, two-year position. Start date is flexible, sometime in summer 2025.
To apply for this position, please send the following to biglab@nd.edu by, Dec 31, 2024:
To apply for this position, please send the following to biglab@nd.edu by, Dec 31, 2024:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Transcript (unofficial is ok)
- Writing sample
- Names and contact information for 2-3 references
Minimum Qualifications
- a completed 4-year undergrad degree (bachelors or foreign equivalent) in economics, statistics, applied mathematics, or related field
- a strong quantitative background
- strong writing skills (evidenced by a writing sample)
- independent problem-solving skills
- ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and be highly organized
- experience programming in Stata and/or R; experience working with GIS data a plus
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply for this position, please send the following to biglab@nd.edu by, Dec 31, 2024:
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Transcript (unofficial is ok)
- Writing sample
- Names and contact information for 2-3 references
Department
Department of Economics (30065)Family / Sub-Family
Research / Research - Social/BehavioralCareer Stream/Level
OtherPay ID
MonthlyFLSA Status
P1 - PostdocJob Category
OtherJob Type
Full-timeJob Posting Date (Campus)
11/08/2024Job Posting Date (Public)
11/08/2024Job Closing Date
12/31/2024Posting Type
Open To All ApplicantsPosting Number
S251569Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://jobs.nd.edu/postings/36390*Please mention you saw this ad on BlacksinHigherEducation.*
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