Remote Junior Economist: Data & Policy Research

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a bright, analytical Graduate Economist for a fully remote role. You will assist senior economists with data collection, econometric modeling, and the preparation of research reports and presentations, contributing to impactful policy analysis from anywhere.

This role suits recent economics graduates with strong quantitative skills who thrive in an independent, self-directed setting and wish to influence economic research and forecasting within a dispersed team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Economics or a closely related quantitative field.
• Strong foundation in microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics.
• Proficiency in statistical software packages (e.g., Stata, R, SPSS, EViews) is essential.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in data collection, cleaning, and processing of economic data from various sources.
• Conduct econometric analysis and statistical modeling using software such as Stata, R, or EViews.
• Contribute to research reports, briefs, and articles for policy discussions.
• Support development of economic forecasts and projections.
• Prepare charts, graphs, and tables to visualize trends and findings.
• Collaborate with senior economists on projects and consultations.
• Conduct literature reviews on relevant economic topics.
• Maintain databases and ensure data integrity.
• Assist in preparing presentations for clients and conferences.

Skills

Economics

Econometrics

Statistics

Stata

R

SPSS

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics

Master's degree in Economics

Tools

Stata

R

SPSS

EViews

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a bright, analytical Graduate Economist for a fully remote role. You will assist senior economists with data collection, econometric modeling, and the preparation of research reports and presentations, contributing to impactful policy analysis from anywhere.

This role suits recent economics graduates with strong quantitative skills who thrive in an independent, self-directed setting and wish to influence economic research and forecasting within a dispersed team.