Predoc Research Fellow: Economic Policy & Data Analysis

Stanfordlivetickets; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

403(b) plan

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR) seeks predoctoral researchers to work full-time on research projects with SIEPR faculty in a hybrid on-site arrangement. The role includes professional development, coursework, and exposure to policy-relevant economics while building quantitative skills through diverse tasks.

Open to individuals aiming for a PhD; clear paths to research experience and potential visa considerations are described.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable life science, social science, physical science, or similar field.
• General understanding of scientific theory and methods.
• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.
• Excellent organizational and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills and ability to learn computer programs.

Responsibilities

• Participate in planning and performing research tasks with guidance.
• Develop and administer survey instruments and rating scales.
• Review and audit data for accuracy and compliance with protocols.
• Identify, extract, summarize data and present findings.
• Conduct literature searches and write literature summaries.
• Build and organize data using standard statistical tools.
• Assist with design and dissemination of research findings.

Skills

Research methods

Statistical analysis

Programming basics

Survey design

Data management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in applicable discipline

Job description

The Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR) seeks predoctoral researchers to work full-time on research projects with SIEPR faculty in a hybrid on-site arrangement. The role includes professional development, coursework, and exposure to policy-relevant economics while building quantitative skills through diverse tasks.

Open to individuals aiming for a PhD; clear paths to research experience and potential visa considerations are described.