JOE - September 2011

The American Institute for Economic Research (AIER) is looking for economists who want to make a difference—who want to influence current policy and inform the public. Our work is published and quoted by newspapers, news outlets, and economic publications nationwide, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Barron's, Forbes, and MSNBC. Our economics researchers are supported by a full-time editorial staff, graphic and layout artists, and a top-flight public relations team. Join AIER and make a difference.

Seeking 3 economics researchers with interests in macro-money, labor, international and/or finance. Degrees in economics, finance or related field required.

Research Associate - Master's or Bachelor's + 5 years experience. The Research Associate is a junior member of the staff responsible for collecting data, preparing charts/tables, maintaining databases, performing preliminary research, and writing articles for publication.

Research Fellow - PhD or Master's + 5 years experience. The Research Fellow is a key member of the research staff responsible for writing, updating, and editing the primary publications of AIER. The Research Fellow may also assist with the Summer Fellowship Program, including teaching.

Senior Fellow - PhD + 5 years experience or Master's + 10 years experience. The Senior Fellow is a senior member of the economic research staff with increasing responsibility for writing, updating, and editing the primary publications of AIER. The Senior Fellow is a mentor for junior staff and an instructor in the Summer Fellowship Program. The Senior Fellow may lead major projects, research programs, and AIER efforts in joint programs with outside research groups.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct literature reviews;
- Review/analyze the economic/financial news and government data releases;
- Make on-campus and off-campus speeches/presentations, teach in AIER educational programs, engage in promotional activities such as media interviews, op-ed pieces, and video presentations;
- Plan and conduct empirical, applied, and/or policy research, and write articles based on this research suitable for AIER publications;
- Apply econometric methods to compute estimates, forecasts, and test hypotheses;
- Attend conferences and otherwise promote AIER and support its mission;
- Work closely and cooperatively with editors/director in editing/revising any articles or reports;

Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Brief or advise the director as requested;
- Attend and contribute to regular staff meetings;
- Stay up-to-date on the latest economic research and methodologies;
- Reply to correspondence from readers and maintain files;
- Review other staff members' written work.

Send cover letter, resume and writing sample. Interviews will begin immediately, but we will also be interviewing at the ASSA Meeting in January.