Full Time Research Assistant bei University of California, Berkeley

NBER sponsoring researcher(s): Matt Backus and Ashley Swanson

Institution: University of California, Berkeley

Fields of Research: Applied microeconomics on health care, industrial organization, productivity, and organizational economics

Professors Matt Backus (UC Berkeley), Ashley Swanson (UW Madison), and Andrew Olenski (Lehigh) are seeking a full-time research assistant for two years. The job will involve close collaboration on a number of research projects in applied microeconomics focusing on health care, industrial organization, productivity, and organizational economics. The empirical setting will be long-term care. The position will be located at the University of California, Berkeley, and will come with an office.

The ideal candidate should be completing (or have completed) a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in economics, public policy, education, statistics, computer science, mathematics, or a related field, and have the following qualifications:

• Strong quantitative background
• Strong programming skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• Long-term interest in pursuing research in economics
• Excellent academic record

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive research team. We actively recruit and mentor pre-doctoral fellows who bring new perspectives and experiences.

Previous research assistants have been accepted to top Ph.D. programs in economics (Cal Tech, MIT, UW Madison) and business schools (Wharton, Stanford GSB).

TO APPLY: Please apply with a cover letter, CV, and copies of your transcripts into the application below.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Short-listed applicants will be asked to complete a technical exercise and may be called for an interview. Applicants may then be asked to submit recommendation letters at that point. This posting will be taken down promptly when the position has been filled.