CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND POLICY RESEARCH Research Assistant (Domestic Issues)
Job Description: CEPR has an opening for a full-time Research Assistant, starting in August 2007. Responsibilities include: assisting with statistical programming and data analysis of microdata; 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 also involves maintaining and updating CEPR's collection of large microdata sets (including the SIPP, CPS, PUMS, and others), which are stored and processed on a small network of computers using the GNU/Linux operating system. Research assistants are also typically responsible for helping in the design and execution of research projects, including the description of data sources, data sets, and research results, and preparation of accurate and organized drafts of technical reports. The focus of this work will be domestic social policy and labor-market issues. Qualifications: Successful candidates will possess a B.A. or B.S. in economics, statistics or related field, with strong knowledge of statistics and basic econometric techniques; several months of experience as a research assistant or performing similar work; knowledge of standard word processing, spreadsheets, and graphics software; a familiarity with and strong interest in computing in a GNU/Linux environment; and excellent oral and written communication skills. Experience writing programs in statistical software such as STATA or SAS is essential; experience with GNU/Linux is strongly preferred. 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: April 9, 2007 To Apply: Send resume, cover letter and salary requirement via e-mail to Research Assistant Search Committee at jobs[at]cepr[dot]net. No telephone calls or faxes please. Organization Description: The Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) was established in 1999 to promote democratic debate on the most important economic and social issues that affect people's lives. In order for citizens to effectively exercise their voices in a democracy, it is necessary that they be informed about the problems and choices that they face. An informed public should then be able to choose policies that lead to an improving quality of life, both for people within the United States, and around the world. Toward this end, CEPR conducts both professional research and public education so that the public is better prepared to choose among the various policy options. The professional research is oriented towards filling important gaps in the understanding of particular economic and social problems, or the impact of specific policies, both domestically and globally. The public education portion of CEPR's mission is to present the findings of professional research, both by CEPR and others, in a manner that allows broad segments of the public to know exactly what is at stake in major policy debates. As part of its public education initiative, CEPR utilizes research findings and analysis to challenge the myths, assumptions, policies and institutions that perpetuate economic and social inequality. CEPR's founding scholars include Dean Baker and Mark Weisbrot, co-directors of CEPR, and Robert Pollin, Professor of Economics, University of Massachusetts.
