Organization Description: CEPR was established in 1999 to promote democratic debate on the most important economic and social issues that affect people's lives. In order for citizens to effectively exercise their voices in a democracy, it is necessary that they be informed about the problems and choices that they face. An informed public should then be able to choose policies that lead to an improving quality of life, both for people within the United States, and around the world.
Toward this end, CEPR conducts both professional research and public education so that the public is better prepared to choose among the various policy options. The professional research is oriented towards filling important gaps in the understanding of particular economic and social problems, or the impact of specific policies, both domestically and globally. The public education portion of CEPR's mission is to present the findings of professional research, both by CEPR and others, in a manner that allows broad segments of the public to know exactly what is at stake in major policy debates. As part of its public education initiative, CEPR utilizes research findings and analysis to challenge the myths, assumptions, policies and institutions that perpetuate economic and social inequality.
CEPR's founding scholars include Dean Baker and Mark Weisbrot, co-directors of CEPR, and Robert Pollin, Professor of Economics, University of Massachusetts.
Job Description: The Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) has an immediate opening for a full-time Research Assistant. The primary job responsibility is working with large individual-level data sets and related statistical programming. Other responsibilities include collecting and analyzing data from print and electronic sources, preparation of charts, tables, literature reviews, and summaries of background material for broader research projects. The position involves maintaining and updating CEPR's collection of large microdata sets at CEPRdata.org (including the CPS, ACS, PUMS, and others). Research assistants are also typically responsible for helping in the design and execution of research projects, including the description of data sources, data sets, and research results, and preparation of accurate and organized drafts of technical reports. The focus of the work is labor-market issues, including domestic social policy.
Qualifications: Successful candidates will possess a bachelor's or master's degree in economics, statistics, or related field, and an interest in economic justice. Experience writing programs in statistical software such as Stata, SAS or R is essential; experience with GNU/Linux is a plus. Candidates should have a strong knowledge of statistics and basic econometric techniques; experience as a research assistant or performing similar work; knowledge of standard word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics software; and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Salary & Benefits: CEPR offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. This position will be represented by the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local #70, AFL-CIO.
Closing Date of Position: July 17, 2017. In rare, extenuating circumstances, the application period may be extended or curtailed. In the event that the application period is curtailed, CEPR will update this posting to notify candidates that they have 7 calendar days remaining to apply.
To Apply: Send resume, cover letter, sample of past programming (Stata preferred), and a writing sample on a relevant policy topic of no more than 1,000 words via e-mail to Research Assistant Search Committee at jobscepr2017@cepr.net. No telephone calls or faxes please.
CEPR is an equal opportunity employer that considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any legally protected status. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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