Requisition # 2017-8110
Department Woodrow Wilson School
Category Research and Laboratory
Full-Time / Part-Time Full-Time
Application Deadline

Overview

Julis-Rabinowitz Center for Public Policy and Finance (JRCPPF) is looking for candidates who will assist a group of Department of Economics faculty members in various aspects of their research. The research projects involve questions relating to macro and finance.

Responsibilities

Successful candidates are expected to assist in various aspects of these research projects, including working with and managing large data sets, statistical analysis, coding optimization routines, and summarizing research findings. Additional duties may be assigned. The senior research specialist will work under the general direction of Professor Atif Mian and will also work collaboratively with at least one other senior research specialist.

In addition to working closely with faculty, senior research specialists participate in the vibrant academic life of Princeton University, including auditing classes, attending seminars, and interacting with undergraduate and graduate students and with post-doc fellows.

This position is ideal for exceptional graduating seniors or final year masters students with a strong interest in pursuing a Ph.D. in Economics after acquiring one or two years of research experience. Following the completion of this position, most research specialist have gone on to top Ph.D. programs.


This is a one-year term position with the possibility to renew for one additional year based on performance.

Qualifications

Minimum BA/BS degree in Economics or Math; Excellent analytical, empirical, research and writing skills; Knowledge of statistics/econometrics; Knowledge of statistical programming, particularly STATA; Knowledge of mathematical modeling tools such as Matlab is a plus, Knowledge of standard internet tools and HTML is desirable; Familiarity with standard social science data sources and knowledge of publishing software is desirable.

Candidates should provide a CV and an unofficial transcript.

Applications will be reviewed and offers made in two rounds: one in late fall and one in late winter. Short listed applicants will be asked to complete a technical exercise.

The final candidate will be required to successfully pass a background check.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO IS THE LAW

Salary Grade

ASR, 010

Standard Weekly Hours

36.25

Eligible for Overtime

No

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)

No

Estimated Appointment End Date

6/30/2019

Comments Related to End Date

This is a one-year term position with the possibility to renew for one additional year based on performance.

Physical Capacity Exam Required

No

Valid Driver's License Required

No



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