Research Assistant - 135955

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Under the supervision of PIs, the research assistant will contribute to various on-going research projects in development economics, political economy, and economic history. The RA will support research projects through tasks such as data analysis, creation of tables and figures, construction of data and data cleaning, and literature reviews. Under direct supervision, acquires skills and knowledge of professional concepts in research data analysis. Works on small projects or segments of projects with limited scope and complexity.

• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required. This is a remote position.

• Experience in performing statistical analyses of categorical and qualitative data.

• Must be detail-oriented with programming experience in Stata and/or R. Knowledge of research function. Ability to perform research analysis duties. Must have statistical analysis, systems programming, and database design skills to perform research analysis duties.

• Ability to effectively manage time and see assigned parts of projects through to completion on deadline. Proven ability to juggle multiple related projects in parallel with concurrent and staggered deadlines.

• Consultation and communication skills.

• Ability to perform standard, repetitive tasks at a computer. Basic knowledge of various computer platforms with experience using Mac or PC. Willingness and ability to learn new computer programs and tools as needed.

• Experience with computer/word processing skills, with experience on Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, spreadsheet and database software such as JMP, R, and SPSS and citations databases in Endnote.

• Willingness and demonstrated ability to embrace and consistently uphold the principles of community for a collaborative work environment.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to foster a good working relationship with a wide variety of people, including staff, faculty, and students, using tact, diplomacy, confidentiality and flexibility.

• Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree or equivalent in economics or a related field.

• Proficiency in French language preferred.

• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based on Background Check results.

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