JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)

February 1, 2017 - July 31, 2017

Education Analytics, Inc.

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Research Scientist

JOE ID Number: 2017-01_111457694
Date Posted: 03/22/2017
Date Inactive: 07/31/2017
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Research Scientist
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: Madison, Wisconsin, UNITED STATES
JEL Classifications:
00 -- Default: Any Field
C -- Mathematical and Quantitative Methods
H -- Public Economics
I -- Health, Education, and Welfare
I2 -- Education and Research Institutions
J -- Labor and Demographic Economics
Keywords:
education
applied econometrics
Full Text of JOE Listing:

Education Analytics, Inc., is a non-profit organization based in Madison, Wisconsin, that uses data analysis to inform education policy decisions. We are seeking a full-time Research Scientist with a Ph.D. in economics, public policy, statistics, or education, with specializations in applied econometrics and statistics, in the economics of education, and/or in education policy. The successful candidate will develop statistical models for education policy applications, work with analysts and programmers at EA on implementing these models, and communicate and collaborate with state and local education agencies and other EA clients. Knowledge of multilevel/hierarchical models is desirable. Recent EA projects include measuring value-added and student growth in multiple states and collaborating with other research firms on a study of teacher preparation and early teacher effectiveness. For more information about EA go to: http://edanalytics.org/

We are interested in applicants at all levels of experience but are especially interested in experienced applicants. Applicants should submit cover letter, CV, research paper, and the names and contact information of three references. Questions can be submitted via e-mail to: hr2@edanalytics.org

Application Requirements:
  • Names and Contact Information of Three References
  • Research Papers
  • CV
  • Cover Letter
  • Application Deadline Has Passed