Massachusetts Institute of Technology calls application for Research Fellowship in Economics at School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. This is a full-time, one-year appointment that is renewable annually (contingent upon funding). An employment term of two years is strongly preferred. The position is based in Cambridge, MA, with remote work required due to the COVID-19 crisis.

Benefits

MIT offers opportunities, an environment, a culture – and benefits – that just aren’t found together anywhere else. If you’re curious, motivated, want to be part of a unique community, and help shape the future – then take a look at this opportunity.

Job Summary

The fellows will contribute to supporting market design and labor economics research. They will join a growing team consisting of over eighteen academic affiliates who represent leading economic thinkers, ten full-time staff members, and a number of graduate researchers. The team works closely with leading academic, government, and nonprofit institutions across the country to address major societal issues in education, health care, and the workforce. Will work closely with MIT Professor Parag Pathak and collaborators at universities across the country, including UC-Berkeley, the University of Chicago, and Harvard University. This is a junior-level position intended to act as a pathway to explore a career in economic research.

Requirements

Candidates must have the following qualifications in order to be eligible for this Research Fellowship at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

• Bachelor’s degree in economics or a related field.
• At least two years’ specialized experience with qualitative data analysis, research methods, and/or social sciences research (may include coursework or experience gained as an undergraduate).
• Strong programming skills.
• Ability to deal with confidential information and/or issues using discretion and judgment.

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The university today is the epitome of the best place to do research and learning. It is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Above all, the university is ranked in 1st position in the QS World University Rankings 2019. Also, the university is known for its affiliations with 93 Nobel laureates, 25 Turing Award winners, and 8 Fields Medalists. Furthermore, it offers 44 undergraduate degrees across its five schools, particularly famous for the courses in the physical sciences and engineering, but moreover recently in biology, economics, linguistics, and management as well.