Northwestern University

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Northwestern University School of Education and Social Policy invites applications for a lead economist. We invite applications from candidates in all fields of economics and from diverse backgrounds. Applicants should have an interest in applied, policy-oriented research and the ability to write, speak, and present to both technical and non-technical audiences. Applicants also should have strong analytic curiosity and creativity; the ability to operate both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment; and excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. As a lead economist/research analyst, you will lead research proposals and studies in the field of social and economic policy, provide analysis to help develop and evaluate interventions and policy options, and leads data management and analysis team involved in querying, extracting, managing and analyzing multiple, complex datasets ensuring data integrity, quality, and timeliness of results.

Specifically, we seek candidates who have:
• A Ph.D. in economics in an accredited college; OR appropriate combination of education and experience
• Passion for using big data to solve social and economic policy issues
• Strong writing skills, including conceptualizing, organizing, drafting, and managing written deliverables such as reports, memos, PowerPoint presentations, or other client-facing materials
• Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure effective communication with individuals at all levels and from diverse backgrounds
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

To be considered and interviewed, you must submit a cover letter, your curriculum vitae, job market paper, and three letters of recommendation to Shefali More shefali.more@northwestern.edu by November 30th, 2023. Candidates who applied after this deadline will only be considered if the position is not filled by January 31st, 2024.