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Research Assistant

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65800.00 - 115000.00 USD / Year ▼
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Job Description:

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.

Job Responsibility:

  • Contribute to various on-going research projects in development economics, political economy, and economic history
  • Support research projects through tasks such as data analysis, creation of tables and figures, construction of data and data cleaning, and literature reviews
  • Acquires skills and knowledge of professional concepts in research data analysis
  • Works on small projects or segments of projects with limited scope and complexity

Requirements:

  • Acquiring knowledge of research function
  • Acquiring ability to perform research analysis duties
  • Must be detail-oriented with programming experience in Stata and/or R
  • Acquiring 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
  • Basic 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
  • Experience in performing statistical analyses of categorical and qualitative data
  • 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

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 15, 2026

Expiration:
January 28, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Remote work
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