Dear colleagues,
Please see below for an ad about our Research Support Associate opening
at MIT Political Science. We (Danny Hidalgo, In Song Kim, Rich Nielsen,
and myself) are looking for a bright student who is interested in
methods. This is an admin/research hybrid position, so the candidate
must be willing to do admin tasks as well, but they will also get a lot
of first-hand research experience in methods and empirical analysis.
Please don't hesitate to contact me for any question.
Best,
Teppei
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SENIOR RESEARCH SUPPORT ASSOCIATE, Political Science, to assist four
professors with their research and class-related needs.
Responsibilities will include assisting research by engaging in data
analysis, conducting computer simulations, aiding in data collection,
coordinating research assistants, and assisting in the preparation of
experiments and surveys. Will also perform general administrative
duties, including processing expenses and assisting with class
preparation.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in gaining
research experience in quantitative social science, especially for those
who plan on seeking an advanced degree in the social science. Past
associates have been accepted into top Ph.D. programs in political science.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: dome experience with statistical computation (e.g., R, Stata,
or Python) and data management. A degree in a social science,
statistics, computer science, or a related field is desirable.
Familiarity with social science research, statistics, and data
collection methods would be beneficial. Job #15698-5
In applying for this position, please upload one pdf attachment. The pdf
must include a cover letter describing your interest in and
qualifications (including programming abilities) for the position; your
earliest available start date and desired end date; a CV; and a complete
undergraduate transcript and graduate transcript, if applicable. They do
not need to be official.
Three references will also be needed at the time of interview.
This is a one-year position with the possibility of extension to two
years. The anticipated start date is June 1, 2018.
MIT is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be
discriminated against on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic
information, veteran status, ancestry, or national or ethnic origin.
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Teppei Yamamoto
Director, MIT Political Methodology Lab (PML)
Associate Professor of Political Science
Alfred Henry and Jean Morrison Hayes Chair
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
http://web.mit.edu/teppei/www/
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