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August 1, 2016 - January 31, 2017

The George Washington University School of Business

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Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center
Senior Research Associate

JOE ID Number: 2016-02_111457324
Date Posted: 12/05/2016
Date Inactive: 01/15/2017
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Senior Research Associate
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: Washington, District of Columbia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: 00 -- Default: Any Field
Keywords:
Financial Literacy
Applied Economics
Household Finance
Full Text of JOE Listing:

The Global Financial Literacy Excellence Center (GFLEC) at the George Washington University School of Business invites applications for a Senior Research Associate position. The successful candidate will be mainly responsible for carrying out research/development activities. Additionally, he/she writes reports on financial literacy and financial capability for both government and private institutions. He/she coordinates research projects of GFLEC, reporting either to the Director of Research or Prof. Lusardi, founder and academic director of GFLEC. He/she also coordinates with team members to carry out and implement the research priorities of the Center and supervises the work of student-workers and research assistants.

In addition to a PhD in Economics, experience in financial literacy and applied research is preferred, but not required. Candidate in this position has potential to grow into the Director of Research role.

GFLEC, founded and led by Prof. Annamaria Lusardi, is one of the leading research centers on financial literacy and financial capability. It is reflective of expertise not only in financial literacy, but also in the translational power of academic research to inform policy and practice.

Located in Washington, DC.

Learn more about the center at gflec.org. Please direct all inquiries to cmmeyer@gwu.edu.

GW is an equal opportunity employer.

Application Requirements:
  • Letters of Reference
  • Job Market Paper
  • CV
  • Cover Letter
Application deadline: 01/15/2017
  • Application Deadline Has Passed