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- Gossett Student-Athlete Center - Hiring Economic Tutors
- UN ECLAC Internship Spring Program
- Chicago Fed Research Department Hiring Summer Interns
- Spring 2019 Internship Opportunities in the Office of Economic Policy at U.S. Department of the Treasury
- Job Announcement: Research Assistant with CEPR
| Gossett Student-Athlete Center - Hiring Economic Tutors Posted: 04 Oct 2018 08:26 AM PDT
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| UN ECLAC Internship Spring Program Posted: 04 Oct 2018 07:44 AM PDT The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC\CEPAL) is currently accepting applications for our Spring Internship Program. ECLAC is one of the five regional commissions of the United Nations. It was founded in 1948 with the purpose of contributing to the region's economic and social development. Its mission includes supporting the design, monitoring and evaluation of public policies and the provision of advisory services, expertise and training to Governments, as well as support for regional and international cooperation and coordination activities. For detailed information and to apply visit https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=104596  | ||
| Chicago Fed Research Department Hiring Summer Interns Posted: 04 Oct 2018 07:35 AM PDT Intern – Economic Research Who we are Do you want to work for one of the most influential, trusted and prestigious financial institutions in the world? The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago is one of the 12 regional reserve banks in the United States, along with the Board of Governors in Washington, D.C., that make up the nation's central bank. The Seventh Federal District is made up of five states, which includes all of Iowa and most of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin. The Seventh District comprises a considerable part of the nation's manufacturing base – especially capital goods and consumer durables as well as production agriculture and food processing. Internship Program Details The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Summer Intern Program is a paid internship that provides undergraduate, graduate and PHD students with the opportunity to gain valuable work experience at the Federal Reserve Bank. Through project oriented hands on assignments and professional development activities, interns receive a solid overview of the business of the Fed while contributing to their designated Bank department. The Summer Intern Program begins in June and continues for 12 consecutive weeks. Interns are expected to work 40 hours per week and assigned to one department for the summer. Application Process
Job Summary The Economic Research Department conducts statistical and economic analyses of current macroeconomic, microeconomic, financial and regional data, and provides research support to the economists. Job Responsibilities
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| Posted: 04 Oct 2018 07:28 AM PDT The Office of Economic Policy, U.S. Treasury Department is currently looking for college students interested in Economics or Public Policy for our SPRING 2019 internship session. Our program runs year round with three sessions: January through May, May through August, and September through December. Our program is about substance. Interns are generally assigned a long-term research project as well as smaller projects. They are also expected to attend Congressional Hearings and think tank lectures and presentations and summarize these events for the Assistant Secretary and other senior level economists. Candidates should have strong writing skills, be able to work independently, be well organized and highly motivated. Interns are expected to work between 30 and 40 hours a week. There is some flexibility in the work hours if you are taking classes while in D.C. Our intern positions are unpaid. Under some circumstances, we do provide a subway subsidy to help defray commuting expenses. If you are interested in applying, submit your resume (with your GPA included), a copy of your transcript (unofficial is ok), two writing samples and three references (names and contact information) to Holly.Posin2@treasury.gov. Applications are due by NOVEMBER 9, 2018. U.S. citizenship required. All candidates must be currently enrolled as a full time student in a college or university. For further information, please contact Holly Posin, Office of Economic Policy, U.S. Treasury Department, 202-622-2020.  | ||
| Job Announcement: Research Assistant with CEPR Posted: 04 Oct 2018 06:04 AM PDT The Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) has an immediate opening for a Research Assistant. This is a full-time, Washington, DC-based position. Job Description: The primary job responsibility is working with large individual-level datasets and related statistical programming. Other responsibilities include collecting and analyzing data from print and electronic sources, and preparation of charts, tables, literature reviews, and summaries of background material for broader research projects. The position involves maintaining and updating CEPR's collection of large microdata sets at CEPRdata.org (including the CPS, ACS, PUMS, and others). Research Assistants are also typically responsible for helping in the design and execution of research projects, including the description of data sources, datasets, and research results, and preparation of accurate and organized drafts of technical reports. The focus of the work is labor market issues, including domestic social policy. Qualifications: Successful candidates will possess a bachelor's or master's degree in economics, sociology, statistics, or a related field, and an interest in economic justice. Experience writing programs in statistical software such as Stata or R is essential (experience with Stata is preferred). Candidates should have a strong knowledge of statistics and basic econometric techniques; experience as a research assistant or performing similar work; knowledge of standard word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics software; and excellent oral and written communication skills. Salary & Benefits: CEPR offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package. This position will be represented by the International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers, Local #70, AFL-CIO. Closing Date of Position: Monday, October 22, 2018 (at 11:59PM, Eastern time). In rare, extenuating circumstances, the application period may be extended or shortened. In the event that the application period is shortened, CEPR will update this posting to notify candidates that they have 7 calendar days remaining to apply. To Apply: Send the following, in a single PDF file, to apply@cepr.net with the subject line "Research Assistant": 1. a cover letter; 2. a résumé; 3. a writing sample on a relevant policy-related topic of no more than 1,000 words; and 4. a sample of past programming (Stata preferred; this may be in a separate file). Please do not submit additional information apart from the items listed above. You may address your cover letter to the Research Assistant Search Committee, if you wish. Search committees usually make a decision within three weeks of the deadline of the application. If you have any questions, please email cepr@cepr.net, the contact for the Research Assistant Search Committee. Absolutely no calls or faxes.  |
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