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- UN ECLAC Summer Internship Program - Open to current seniors or recent graduates
- FDA Economics Internship Summer 2022
- Regulatory Economist Position at the Maryland Public Service Commission
- Economic Research Analyst Position at the Department of Justice
- Learn how Amazon and UMD are partnering
| UN ECLAC Summer Internship Program - Open to current seniors or recent graduates Posted: 28 Mar 2022 09:53 AM PDT The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) is currently accepting applications for our Summer 2022 Internship Program. The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean 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 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. Please visit our website at www.eclac.org for further information. The Intern will perform the following duties:
https://careers.un.org/lbw/jobdetail.aspx?id=177540&Lang=en-US |
| FDA Economics Internship Summer 2022 Posted: 28 Mar 2022 09:42 AM PDT The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) invites undergraduate juniors or seniors, or master's students majoring in Economics, Data Science, Information Systems, Public Health, or other Statistics-related fields to apply for an internship with the Economics Staff in the Office of the Commissioner. Selected interns will assist members of the Economics Staff in setting up processes to improve workflow and conducting economic analyses of major FDA policies and regulations related to food, human drugs, medical devices, biological products, tobacco products, and animal drugs and feed. Internships will be for at least one academic semester and require a minimum commitment of 16 hours per week. Intern positions are unpaid; however, students may be able to earn college credit. U.S. citizenship is required of all interns. Candidates must have at least Junior Standing and have completed classes in econometrics and intermediate microeconomics, or similar classes on computational methods for data analysis by the time of the internship. Competitive candidates are detail-focused, have strong communication and writing skills, and can work independently. We encourage candidates to apply who have experience with Microsoft 365 including Access, Excel, Word, and SharePoint Online; analytical software such as STATA and R; and applications such as Python. Application packages must include a cover letter and current resume. Include in your cover letter a statement of interest and acknowledgement that you are applying for an unpaid, 20 hour-per-week internship. Include in your resume a list of relevant courses and a declaration of citizenship. To be considered for this internship, please send your application package to ECONInternship@fda.hhs.gov with the subject "Summer 2022 FDA Econ Internship" by midnight on April 22, 2022. |
| Regulatory Economist Position at the Maryland Public Service Commission Posted: 28 Mar 2022 09:04 AM PDT
 Closes April 6, 2022 $51,481.00 - $84,061.00/year Full-Time The Maryland Public Service Commission has a position available for a PSC Regulatory Economist in the Energy Analysis and Planning Division. Regulatory Economists perform economic and regulatory analyses, prepare testimony, conduct policy analyses, and undertake projects and studies for the Commission's consideration. Regulatory Economists are expected to develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of Maryland's electric utility sectors, including financial and economic principles, regulatory and industry practices, business operations, legal environment, and customer behavior. Duties will include analysis of rates, tariff language, industry structure, regulations, State energy policy and other topics as needed. Employees will testify as expert witnesses, make presentations, prepare written reports or otherwise communicate the results of their analysis in both informal and contested situations. |
| Economic Research Analyst Position at the Department of Justice Posted: 28 Mar 2022 08:54 AM PDT
 The Economic Analysis Group in the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice is soliciting applications for full-time economic research analyst positions in Washington, DC starting in summer 2022. The Economic Analysis Group has approximately 50 Ph.D. economists who provide economic analysis for antitrust cases brought by the Division. The primary focus of our work is applied microeconomics with an emphasis on competitive interactions between firms in specific markets. Research analysts work closely with staff economists to define relevant product and geographic markets, determine pricing patterns, provide statistical analysis of industry behavior, find trends in large datasets, and prepare materials (such as maps, data, charts, and graphs) that may be required for litigation. Duties may also include assisting staff economists working on articles for publication in economic journals. The Economic Analysis Group is looking for detail-oriented, highly motivated individuals interested in economics. This position will be advertised at the GS-7 grade level ($50,643 - $65,831 (includes DC locality)). A bachelor's degree with a grade point average of 3.0 or better is required, and you must be a U.S. citizen. Experience in working with spreadsheets, statistics, computer programming, and econometrics is useful. Course work in statistics, econometrics, calculus, computer science, and linear algebra is also useful. Students graduating by June 2022 preferred. A formal application through usajobs.gov will be required at a later date. By April 10, 2022, please submit a resume, a short writing sample on an economic topic, names and emails of three references, and a copy of your college transcript, via e-mail to: U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division atr.eagra@usdoj.gov Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. An Equal Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Drug Test Required. |
| Learn how Amazon and UMD are partnering Posted: 28 Mar 2022 08:41 AM PDT Friday April 8, 2022 | 10:00 - 11:30 AM Room 2204 Edward St. John Learning Center UMD will be hosting students, faculty, and staff from across campus to participate in the Amazon-UMD Symposium on Friday, April 8 from 10:00 - 11:30am. Guests will hear from an Amazon featured speaker about the topic of innovation, in addition to hearing from UMD leadership and Amazon executives about our current partnership with Amazon. Come learn how Amazon and UMD are partnering to promote STEM careers, diversity & inclusion, and research innovation! Featured SpeakersAmazon Keynote Speaker: Dr. Nashlie Sephus, Tech Evangelist, Amazon AWS AI Amazon VP Alice Sesay-Pope '95 UMD VP Research Greg Ball If you have any questions about the event, please contact Tamika Hodnett at thodnett@umd.edu. |
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