Uncategories ECON Undergraduates Blog

ECON Undergraduates Blog

September 12, 2019

ECON Undergraduates Blog

Consulting Career Exploration with srcLogic

Posted: 12 Sep 2019 11:32 AM PDT

Is consulting right for you?

Have you ever considered a career in consulting? If so, join srcLogic's career exploration session on September 19th! To help you decide if consulting is a good fit, they will be discussing the consulting environment, the pros and cons of consulting, and various other topics important for future graduates. To RSVP or learn more, follow the link below. Pizza and refreshments will be provided!

RSVP: https://careers.umd.edu/event/srclogic-information-session-consulting-right-you

The session is sponsored by srcLogic, a boutique technology consulting firm that delivers award-winning case management solutions. srcLogic is attending the Fall Career & Internship Fair on September 18th and is hiring through Careers4Terps. Please apply to the Associate Technical Consultant position by September 23rd if interested.

Full-time Job Opportunity at DC Public Affairs Consulting Firm - Virtual Info Session 5pm ET TODAY!

Posted: 12 Sep 2019 09:00 AM PDT

Hamilton Place Strategies (HPS) is a DC-based public affairs consulting firm that specializes in analytical public affairs. Because students majoring in economics have been a good fit for us in the past, we wanted to spread the word about our full-time roles with start dates in January, June, September, and November of 2020.

We have posted the application on the University of Maryland job portal, and the link to our application is here, which closes on Friday, September 27th at 5pm ET. 

For those interested in hearing from current employees at the firm, we are hosting a virtual information session (just audio and presentation via screen share) TONIGHT at 5pm ET, and an additional one next week. To sign up for one of the sessions, please fill out this form.

Please see here for a list of FAQs about the associate and analyst program.

Research Fellow at Stanford Law School

Posted: 12 Sep 2019 08:54 AM PDT

Several Stanford law professors are seeking full-time Research Fellows to begin work in the spring/summer of 2020. This is a unique opportunity for graduating seniors and recent college graduates to participate in groundbreaking empirical legal and social science research. Past fellows have found the experience to be valuable preparation for graduate school and have matriculated to a number of prestigious graduate, law, and business programs. 

RESEARCH FELLOW, STANFORD LAW SCHOOL (Fixed term) *multi-job posting
Commitment: Full-time, starting Summer 2020. Some applicants available to start earlier will also be considered. Fellowships last for one year, with an option to renew for a second year by mutual agreement of the professor and the fellow.

Description: Assist with the research of Professors John J. Donohue, Jacob Goldin, Daniel Ho, Daniel Kessler, and Alison Morantz at Stanford Law School. Designed for graduating seniors or recent college or master's program graduates, fellowships provide a unique opportunity for those considering graduate school, law school, and/or business school in the future.

Prior Research Fellows have matriculated to Ph.D. programs at Harvard, Stanford, Yale, MIT, Princeton, Columbia, and NYU and law school at Harvard, Yale, Stanford, and Columbia. They have been drawn from a variety of undergraduate disciplines, including economics, political science, applied math, public policy, statistics, engineering, and computer science.

Successful applicants will be matched with a specific professor based on background and interests. As full-time Stanford University employees, fellows will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, including full medical and dental insurance, access to campus athletic and academic facilities, paid vacation time, professional development funds, and the capacity to audit Stanford courses and attend on-campus lectures and seminars free of charge.

Job responsibilities will vary by position, but involve all aspects of the research process including:
  • Conceptualization of suitable empirical methodologies and models
  • Collecting, managing, and structuring quantitative datasets
  • Statistical analyses of complex datasets and interpretation of results
  • Communication with government officials, industry stakeholders, and research collaborators
  • Report writing and manuscript preparation
Job qualifications:
  • Experience in a quantitative discipline such as economics, political science, computer science, statistics, or applied math
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in the social sciences or another relevant field
  • Outstanding academic credentials and intellectual creativity
  • Eagerness to take initiative and solve intricate problems
  • Excellent time-management skills and ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
  • Exceptional research and analytical writing skills
  • Programming experience in R, Python, Stata, SAS, or other languages is strongly preferred
  • Prior research experience and coursework in the empirical social sciences is preferred, but not required
How to apply: There will be two rounds of application review. The deadline for the first round is 7:00AM PST on Monday, October 14 2019. The deadline for the second round is 7:00AM PST on Monday, January 6, 2020. Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis and preference will be given to first-round applicants. The position is visa sponsorship eligible (J-1) and applicants with OPT are also eligible for this position. Apply online at http://law.stanford.edu/empirical-research-fellowship. Make sure to upload each of the following:
  • Brief cover letter explaining your interest in the position
  • Current resume
  • Transcript (unofficial version acceptable)
  • Short academic writing sample, preferably empirical or social science-related
  • Contact information for at least two references, preferably able to speak to academic research skills
If you have any additional comments or questions, please see the FAQ on the website above.

Stanford complies with the Jeanne Clery Act and publishes crime statistics for the most recent three-year period. Stanford University is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and is committed to recruiting and hiring qualified women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Aspen Institute: Economic Strategy Group Intern

Posted: 12 Sep 2019 05:35 AM PDT

The Aspen Institute is an educational and policy studies organization based in Washington, DC. Its mission is to foster enlightened leadership based on enduring values and to provide a nonpartisan venue for dealing with issues critical to our society. The Institute has campuses in Aspen, Colorado and New York City, and has an international network of partners.

The Aspen Economic Strategy Group (AESG) gathers a diverse, bipartisan group of distinguished leaders and thinkers with the goal of developing evidence-based solutions to significant structural challenges in the U.S. economy. Co-chaired by Henry M. Paulson, Jr. and Erskine Bowles, the AESG fosters the exchange of economic policy ideas and seeks to clarify the lines of debate on emerging economic issues while promoting bipartisan relationship-building among current and future generations of policy leaders in Washington.

Basic Function:
The ESG is seeking an intern who is motivated, responsible, detail-oriented, and a self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills. This internship will include policy research, including drafting summaries of issues and policies; communication efforts; coordinating meeting logistics under the guidance of program staff; and providing general administrative program support.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The intern will work under the guidance of the deputy director to support the following activities:
  • Conference Planning
    -Assist in planning and executing a public event that will take place in early December. Responsibilities may include preparing agendas, monitoring event registrations, assisting with participant communications and travel logistics, and managing speaking program. 
  • Writing and Editing
    -Draft email communications to event participants and speakers
    -Create written materials for public events.
    -Support program staff with document formatting, printing, copying, and other administrative tasks.
  • Communications
    -Assist with formatting and distributing communications such as e-newsletters with program members
    -Support the program with website updates, drafting and updating content as needed
    -Assist with scheduling calls amongst team and program members
    -Prepare meeting agendas for team-meetings and take notes during meetings and call
Knowledge, Education and Experience:
  • College senior in a field related to policy, economics, history, or government;
  • Outstanding organizational skills, with emphasis on time-management, attention to detail and the ability to plan, organize and carry out multiple activities;
  • Strong writing skills;
  • Strong communications skills, including ability to conduct online research and analysis;
  • Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint;
  • Team player who can also work individually and be a self-starter;
  • Prior experience in a professional setting;
  • Knowledge of and adherence to professional ethics.
To Apply:
All applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and list of references for the Economic Strategy Group position through the Aspen Institute Website.

The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.

Candidate must have the ability to work under pressure and handle stress. Candidate must also have the ability to meet the regular attendance policy of the Aspen Institute.

About

This is dummy text. It is not meant to be read. Accordingly, it is difficult to figure out when to end it. But then, this is dummy text. It is not meant to be read. Period.

Next
« Prev Post
Previous
Next Post »
Langganan: Posting Komentar (Atom)