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Posted Job Title
Temporary Employee, Faculty Research Analyst
Job Profile Title
Temporary Employee - Non-Exempt
Job Description Summary
The Wharton School's Department of Business Economics and Public Policy (BEPP) is currently seeking a predoctoral research fellow to support research in the field of applied microeconomics under the supervision of Ben Sprung-Keyser. The successful candidate will work on a variety of topics related to upward mobility, migration, local labor markets, human capital development, and the effectiveness of government policy.
You will join Wharton's Department of Business Economics and Public Policy (BEPP) and become part of a cohort of predoctoral research fellows. BEPP offers many opportunities for personal and professional development through learning new technical skills, attending seminars, taking courses, and interacting with faculty and students. Fellows will also interact regularly with professors and their collaborators such as Nathaniel Hendren and Sonya Porter.
Job Description
Job responsibilities include analyzing data, developing statistical models , conducting literature reviews, creating presentations, and editing research papers . The ideal candidate will have a strong background in economics, statistics, mathematics or computer science, and will be able to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
This is a challenging opportunity for an early-career professional who is passionate about social science research and has a strong desire to expand and deepen skills in economic research and quantitative data analysis. You will work closely with Professor Sprung-Keyser, who will provide supervision on research and offer mentorship on academic development more broadly. You will also be encouraged to be an active part of the research community, within the BEPP department and in relevant Wharton research centers. We anticipate that the successful candidate would work in this position for 1 or 2 years, before going on to graduate programs or careers in Economics, Public Policy, or another quantitative social science. Even if applicants are uncertain whether their technical research skill or subject-matter knowledge will be competitive, we strongly encourage applications. The work will include in-depth exposure to a broad set of literature in economics and experience with advanced empirical and statistical methods.
QUALIFICATIONS
BA/BS in Economics, Statistics, Computer Science or a related quantitative discipline;
Previous experience as a research analyst or conducting independent research using Stata / R / Python / Julia is preferred;
Ability to analyze data and write reports;
Self-directed, intrinsically motivated; capacity to manage work independently and organize workflows across multiple projects.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
Whartons Business Economics and Public Policy Department is an applied microeconomics department that has been an innovative force in research, teaching, and public service. Areas of faculty expertise include public and urban economics, energy and environmental economics, development economics, industrial organization, experimental and behavioral economics, and gender and discrimination. Our faculty have held presidential appointments on federal regulatory commissions, held research appointments and fellowships in government and not-for-profit think tanks, and serve on the boards of many corporations.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Wharton School
Pay Range
$7.25 - $31.00 Hourly Rate
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