National Bureau of Economic Research, Inc.

Position Title/Short Description

Full Text of JOE Listing:

Professor David Cutler of Harvard University is leading an AHRQ–funded project to systematically examine health care delivery system traits that predict better clinical and economic outcomes. The project is located at the National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER).

The ideal candidate will have a strong quantitative background and computer skills including programming; an enthusiasm for empirical research; and the ability to work independently, learn new skills and take initiative as a project develops.

Duties Include:
• Develop research files from large claim datasets.
• SAS and Stata statistical analyses.
• Work independently with senior researchers and programmers in various locations.
• Maintain documentation of datasets and analyses.
• Summarize and present findings; help prepare manuscripts.

Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, statistics or related quantitative field.
• Knowledge of SAS and Stata, including work with large data sets.

Preferred:
• Familiarity with the health care system and clinical terms and concepts.
• Prior research assistant experience

To Apply:
Please scan the following into one pdf document and upload into the online application at:
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1) Cover letter describing your interests and qualifications
2) Resume

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