Research Assistant - Econometrics

The Center for Global Development, an independent, non-partisan research organization in Washington, DC seeks a Research Assistant to support the work of two Senior Fellows. The successful candidate will have experience with research in economics, public policy, political science or a related field. The RA must demonstrate strong quantitative, analytical and communications skills. The position is well-suited to those who are considering doctoral study.

The successful candidate will perform a range of project research, policy analysis and other duties including, but not limited to, the following:

• Conduct literature and data searches for ongoing research projects. Potential areas of focus include the economics of migration, transnational issues in the Americas, natural resources in fragile states.
• Conduct statistical analyses and econometric modeling using Excel, Stata, or other software tools, prepare tables and graphs to convey those results.
• Organize and attend meetings/conferences related to research priorities.
• Provide other research, writing and editing support for various reports and documents.
• Perform other duties as necessary in support of Senior Research staff.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:

• Undergraduate degree in a related field.
• 1-2 years’ experience in international development is preferred but not required.
• Training in econometrics and development economics, and experience in applying econometrics are required.
• Essential software skills: Stata for the descriptive and econometric analysis of cross-section and panel data. MS Excel to construct spreadsheet models and generate publication quality graphics.
• Outstanding communications and writing skills in English.
• Knowledge of Spanish and/or French preferred, but not required.
• Confidence and can-do attitude; ability to advance projects with hands-off supervision.
• Comfort working independently, with small groups and interacting with senior staff.
• Good humor and collegiality are essential.

Salary: High $30's commensurate with experience.

Applicants for this vacancy should send a short cover letter, a CV, a short writing sample (preferably a piece of original research) and a sample Stata .do file which displays knowledge of Stata and of some basic econometric applications to jobs@cgdev.org. Please use the title "Research Assistant – Econometrics” in all e-mail correspondences. No phone calls please.

CGD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation shall have equal access to positions, limited only by their ability to do the job.