Research Assistant - DRM Analytics (Part-Time)

United Nations University; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) in Helsinki seeks a part-time Research Assistant to support the DRM programme, including building efficient tax systems and SOUTHMOD microsimulation work.

The role requires a master’s degree in economics or a related field with strong analytical and quantitative skills, and proficiency in Stata, R or SQL. Fluency in English is essential, and international travel may be possible.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with strong analytical and quantitative skills in economics or related field.
• Familiarity with tax and public finance in developing countries is a plus.
• Proficiency in Stata, R or SQL and econometrics is required.

Responsibilities

• Support DRM programme activities, including research, training and capacity building.
• Assist in econometric analysis, literature reviews and technical notes related to data.
• Help develop and use tax-benefit microsimulation models and contribute to workshops and training events.
• Prepare papers for UNU-WIDER Working Paper Series and other publications.
• Participate in UNU-WIDER conferences, seminars and workshops.

Skills

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

English fluency

Education

Master's degree in economics or related field

Tools

Stata

R

SQL

Job description

United Nations University World Institute for Development Economics Research (UNU-WIDER) in Helsinki seeks a part-time Research Assistant to support the DRM programme, including building efficient tax systems and SOUTHMOD microsimulation work.

The role requires a master’s degree in economics or a related field with strong analytical and quantitative skills, and proficiency in Stata, R or SQL. Fluency in English is essential, and international travel may be possible.