Economics Research Assistant: Data Prep & Papers

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Institute of Technology seeks a Predoctoral Researcher in Economics (5 positions) to join the research team of Professor Amy Finkelstein in Cambridge, MA.

Responsibilities include working with data sets, cleaning data, preparing data for analysis, assisting with onboarding new staff and maintaining project documentation, and assisting with literature reviews, IRB applications, and preparation of academic papers.

Qualifications

• Two years of research experience (may include undergraduate) and strong quantitative background.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong programming and computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with data sets, clean data, and run checks to spot errors.
• Prepare data for analysis and assist with onboarding new staff and project documentation.
• Assist with literature reviews, IRB applications, and preparation of academic papers.

Skills

Quantitative background

Programming experience

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Massachusetts Institute of Technology seeks a Predoctoral Researcher in Economics (5 positions) to join the research team of Professor Amy Finkelstein in Cambridge, MA.

Responsibilities include working with data sets, cleaning data, preparing data for analysis, assisting with onboarding new staff and maintaining project documentation, and assisting with literature reviews, IRB applications, and preparation of academic papers.