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Massachusetts Institute of Technology Predoctoral Research Fellow in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Predoctoral Research Fellow
Job Number: 23649
Functional Area: Research - Scientific
Department: Economics
School Area: Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences
Employment Type: Full-Time Temporary
Employment Category: Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
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Job Description
PREDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW, Economics (multiple openings), to support work at all stages of the research process on projects in applied economics fields such as labor, development, and environmental and political economy. Will be fully integrated into the research and predoc community at MIT and have the opportunity to gain exposure to and training in a broad set of economic research topics and methods. Fellows will work on research projects with a group of faculty--Nina Roussille, Simon Jäger, and Jacob Moscona—and engage directly in the research process and implement complete project pipelines covering data cleaning, processing, and analysis as well as research and grant writing. Fellows can expect to meet regularly with professors to discuss their work, exchange ideas, and receive feedback. Attending seminars will also be encouraged. The position is ideally suited to those planning to attend graduate school in economics, computer science, data science, or a related field.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: bachelor’s degree in economics, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or a related field; at least two years of specialized experience with qualitative data analysis, research methods, social sciences (which may include experience gained as an undergraduate); strong analytical and Stata coding skills; meticulous attention to detail; self-motivation and ability to work independently; and strong organizational and communication skills. Job #23649 Application reviews and interviews will be conducted in February. The deadline to apply is February 20, 2024. Additional details about the job and the application procedure are available here (https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/sdykscrmxw76ll3mom10o/Job_Description_Tech_Associate_1_MIT_Juniors_SJNRJM-12.docx?rlkey=algi4by4gv6nw3lsqutg8bej3&dl=0) . The preferred start date is June 1, 2024. An employment term of one to two years is expected. The fellowships will be full-time positions located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. 1/29/24