National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

I am seeking full-time research assistants for positions at Yale University starting July 2017, with preference given to applicants able to work for at least two years.

Successful candidates will collaborate on projects in health economics. For previous research, see http://www.econ.yale.edu/~ak669/research.html. This position is ideal for developing empirical research skills before applying to PhD programs in economics or related fields.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with preference given to degrees in economics, statistics, or mathematics. Strong programming skills are required, particularly in Stata, SAS, R, or MATLAB. Background in health economics or public finance is useful but not required.

To apply, please visit:
https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=nbecon&jobId=19143&lang=en_US&source=CC3.

You will be asked to upload a PDF document titled “Lastname_Firstname” containing:
1. A cover letter expressing:
a. Your interest in the position
b. Proposed period of employment
c. Familiarity with programming languages
d. Prior research experience
e. Prior experience involving a team environment
f. Type of Visa sponsorship required (if applicable)
g. Names, e-mail addresses, and phone numbers of 2-3 references

2. A current CV

3. Undergraduate and graduate transcripts (unofficial is fine)

4. An original research paper (if available)