Senior Research Specialist I at Princeton University's School of Public and International Affairs

Reference Number/Requisition: 2022-15249

Job Type: Full-Time

Weekly Hours: 36.25

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Probationary Period: 180 days

The Julis-Rabinowitz Center for Public Policy and Finance, housed in Princeton's School of Public and International Affairs and led by Professor Atif Mian, encourages study and instruction in the fields of macroeconomics, finance, and policy.

Overview of the Job: The present position is typical for graduating seniors or master's degree holders who want to pursue a Ph.D. in Economics or Finance. Top Ph.D. schools, including as Stanford, Harvard, Columbia, Yale, Princeton, MIT, Northwestern, London School of Economics, NYU, Barcelona GSE, and the University of Maryland, have admitted prior research experts.

Normally, after the first year, this job is renewed for two more years. Starting in the summer of 2023 are those who are selected as candidates. Currently hiring in Princeton, New Jersey for this role.

Required credentials (Essential)

1. BA or BS in math, economics, computer science, or a closely related subject (e.g., public policy, with significant coursework in economics, mathematics, statistics, and programming)

2. Solid background in STATA and R statistical programming

3. Outstanding empirical, analytical, and writing abilities as evidenced by independent work (e.g., undergraduate thesis, course paper, independent research)

4. Exhibited enthusiasm for empirical social science

Additional preferred criteria

1. Solid R, Python, Julia, and Matlab knowledge

2. LaTex and Unix/Linux expertise

3. It is preferable to be familiar with common social science data sources, Internet technologies, and HTML.

Procedure for Application

The following materials should be uploaded as ONE PDF by candidates. Upload the file to the online application's "Other Documents" section.

1. Updated CV and cover letter

List three references 2.

3. Copies of all academic records from the past

4. A finance or economics research article (for example: thesis, course paper, etc.)

5. A piece of code (ideally for the same paper)

Estimated End Date of Appointment: 5/31/2024

Application deadline is April 30, 2023

Quick Overview

Type: Postdoctoral , Scientist , Research Associate
Organization: USA: Princeton University
Location: United States
Eligibility: Masters
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The Truist Foundation Fellowship for US Business Owners (Fully-funded)

 The Truist Foundation Fellowship, powered by Watson Institute, is a 16-week programme that offers technical training, immediately useful business skills, and financial literacy to nonprofit founders, entrepreneurs, and small business owners so they can have a greater positive impact on the communities they support by fostering job growth and economic development. Individuals in Georgia's rural and urban emerging markets who serve or have an impact on them are eligible for this fellowship.

Details

The weekly programming for this 16-week programme runs from February 11 to May 30.

The programme begins with an engaging 1-day in-person experience in Atlanta, Georgia. The immersion will run from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET on February 11, 2023.

The weekly time commitment for the 14 weeks is roughly 12–14 hours, with a combination of in-person and online programming.

This Fellowship must host a Basecamp programme, which is a 3-day intense event. A $1,000 stipend is given to each fellow to help with the execution of Basecamp activities.

Attend the Summit, the Fellowships' culminating event, when Fellows make pitches to area businesses, funders, and leaders.

For their business initiative, fellows can get up to $6,000 in starting money.

Eligibility

are leaders of nonprofits, small-business owners, or entrepreneurs with 1 to 5 years of experience running organisations that promote economic growth in underserved and underbanked communities.

Can fully dedicate themselves to the 16-week Fellowship and to holding a 3-day Basecamp in their neighbourhood.

possess a venture or business that has shown momentum and effect.

are strengthening their local communities by fostering job growth, worker development, and economic development.

Program Elements

The Truist Foundation Fellowship gives Fellows the tools and knowledge they need to support the ongoing growth and impact of their venture through award-winning training, dedicated mentoring, and a strong peer community.

Applications

The Watson Institute staff will provide training sessions, distribute the Watson Institute Basecamp course materials, and offer a $1,000 stipend to assist in preparing and executing this event. Through their training, fellows have the ability to customise Basecamp's structure and results to the targeted participant group.

The deadline to apply is January 15th, 2023. 

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Aston University offers fully-funded PhD scholarships

 For up to six fully supported PhD studentships in any of the study areas the College of Business and Social Sciences (BSS) covers, Aston University seeks submissions from deserving applicants.

BSS is a multidisciplinary research-focused college that brings together academics from the schools of social sciences and humanities, law, and business (SSH). The application website has more details about the College's research areas (link below).

The studentships are for three years of full-time study, starting on October 1, 2023, and ending on September 30, 2026.

Financial Support

The successful candidate will receive a maintenance grant at the standard UKRI rate (£17,668 per year in 2022–23), with the equivalent standard increments in subsequent years, to pay tuition costs at either the Home or Overseas rate.

Personal Information

The selected candidate should possess a first- or upper-second-class honours degree, or an equivalent qualification, in a pertinent field. They must possess a postgraduate degree, such as a master's, or be on the verge of obtaining one. It is typically necessary to receive an overall merit grade with a merit in the dissertation.

Applications

Full information on how to apply can be found here

Deadline

Applications must be submitted by 23.59 (UK time) on Tuesday 31st January 2023

For further information on how to apply please contact the BSS Research Office at bss_ro@aston.ac.uk