Assistant Research Scientist

Texas A&M University

College Station, Texas, USA
Commensurate
Academic research
Data analysis
Econometrics software (stata, r, matlab)
The Assistant Research Scientist will help augment PERC’s publications by producing academic research, collaborate with other PERC staff on research projects and tasks, submit policy or research briefs for review for publication, and perform other duties as assigned

Job Summary

  • The Assistant Research Scientist will help augment PERC’s publications by producing academic research, collaborate with other PERC staff on research projects and tasks, submit policy or research briefs for review for publication, and perform other duties as assigned.
  • The Research Scientist will prepare and submit articles to peer reviewed journals for publication and participate in PERC’s public policy research agenda by conducting research in the general areas of healthcare, entitlements, retirement, public and labor economics, or monetary policy.
  • Amenities associated with a major university, such as: sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you.

Matching Summary

The Assistant Research Scientist will help augment PERC’s publications by producing academic research, collaborate with other PERC staff on research projects and tasks, submit policy or research briefs for review for publication, and perform other duties as assigned.

Salary

Commensurate

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Academic research
  • Data analysis
  • Econometrics software (STATA, R, MATLAB)
  • Microsoft 365 products
  • Oral and written communication

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborate with staff
  • Explain economic terms
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Work cooperatively

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Economics
  • MS degree in economics or closely related field
  • Experience in Data Analysis
  • Must be able to explain economic terms and concepts effectively to a variety of audiences of differing expertise levels
  • Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively as part of a team

Work Rights

Not specified

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