Research Associate (part-time Temporary)

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Job Description

Economics Research Associate (part-time temporary)

This part-time position will work in the BYU Record Linking Lab (RLL) with a focus on economic research and mentoring. The lab employs 50 undergraduate student research assistants. The ideal candidate will help with projects involving graduate-level econometrics and work directly with the students in the lab to provide support and assistance as problems arise.

What you'll do in this position:

• Provide research support for several econometrics projects related to economic history
• Provide mentoring support and guidance to a lab team of 50 undergraduate student research assistants, including coaching students in their overall development in research methods
• Determine best methods and processes in which to address issues and resolve problems
• Use machine learning to help link large historical datasets and work with Economics faculty to modify existing code, as needed
• Create tables and figures and assist with writing academic journal articles

What qualifies you for this role:

Required:

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Graduate degree in economics or 6+ years of experience conducting research in economic history
• Familiarity with Stata and Econometrics

Preferred:

• PhD in economics and 6+ experience conducting research in economic history
• Familiarity with Python

What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA pass
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Starting Wage: $25.00/hour

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

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