Junior Specialist

Company: University of California Santa Barbara
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

The Department of Economics at UC Santa Barbara invites applications for the Junior Specialist position. The Consortium of Applied Research in Economics (CARE) within the Department of Economics at UC Santa Barbara is recruiting a full-time junior specialist. The position will entail overseeing research projects, including analyzing the secondary public health data and collecting primary data from field experiments, and designing and carrying out research projects using large data sets . In addition, the position involves close collaboration with Professor Royer in order to: build datasets, produce insights from data, conduct statistical analyses, simulate models, prove model properties, contribute to academic papers, and oversee an undergraduate research team. There is also engagement with Professor Royer's coauthors, some of the top economics professors from Santa Barbara and other top universities. Projects typically involve microeconomics and related topics, including timely research on COVID-19. The Basic Qualification for this position is a Bachelor's Degree in Economics, or a related field, at the time of application. The department is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the excellence and diversity of the academic community through research, teaching, and service. The initial appointment is for 1 year, with renewal based on performance and funding. The position has an anticipated start date of February 1, 2021. This is an 100% full time appointment. A complete application will include a CV, a letter of intent (includes a synopsis of interest and experience), and contact information for 3 references, submitted on or before January 10, 2021. The department will begin reviewing completed applications on January 11, 2021. The position will remain open until filled. All application materials for the Junior Specialists position in Economics should be submitted online at: https://recruit.ap.ucsb.edu/JPF01924 . If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process feel free to contact Danielle Freeman at dfreeman@ucsb.edu Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Economics, or a related field, at the time of application Preferred Qualifications:12 years demonstrated programming experience and skilled in in one or more modern data science languages (e.g., R, Python, etc.). Advanced training in mathematical microeconomics, data analysis and econometrics, either via classwork or research projects. Prior experience assisting with research for a professor in Economics, Finance, Statistics, or Econometrics, ideally at a research oriented university. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at UC Santa Barbara and the Department of Economics. Our excellence can only be fully realized by faculty, students, and staff who share our commitment to these values. Successful candidates for our academic positions will demonstrate evidence of a commitment to advancing equity and inclusion. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. jeid-c707743b5583794991c7b0e4c5835d76

Keywords: University of California Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara , Junior Specialist, Other , Santa Barbara, California