Assistant Research Scientist

Texas A&M University

College Station, Texas, United States
Commensurate
On-site
Data analysis experience
Familiarity with econometrics software
Excellent communication skills
Texas A&M University is seeking an Assistant Research Scientist for its Private Enterprise Research Center in College Station, Texas. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in Economics, possess data analysis experience, and be proficient in econometrics software, contributing to academic research and policy development

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.
  • Texas A&M University offers benefits such as health, dental, vision insurance, paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, retirement plan, and tuition assistance.

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Texas A&M University is seeking an Assistant Research Scientist for its Private Enterprise Research Center in College Station, Texas. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD in Economics, possess data analysis experience, and be proficient in econometrics software, contributing to academic research and policy development.

Salary

Commensurate

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Data analysis experience
  • Familiarity with econometrics software
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to explain economic terms

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborate with staff
  • Work cooperatively in a team

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Economics
  • MS degree in economics or closely related field
  • Familiarity with Microsoft 365 products
  • Familiarity with STATA, R, and MATLAB

Work Rights

Not specified

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