Predoctoral Researcher

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

75d • $69,294

About The Position

This is a full-time, one-year appointment that is renewable annually, contingent on funding and mutual agreement. The position is for Predoctoral Researchers at Blueprint Labs, based at MIT in Cambridge, MA. The role involves supporting research initiatives and working closely with one or more of the Blueprint Labs Directors or Co-Directors, including Josh Angrist, Parag Pathak, Nikhil Agarwal, and David Autor, as well as collaborators at other universities. Responsibilities include constructing and preparing data for analysis, conducting analysis in Stata, Python, and/or R (or similar), presenting results, engaging in discussions in project meetings, and editing papers and other materials for publication and diverse audiences. Blueprint Labs uses data, econometrics, and analytic tools to generate insights on the consequences of policy choices and improve society.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in economics, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or a related field.
• A minimum of two years of specialized experience in quantitative data analysis, research methods, and/or social sciences research.
• Experience with programming skills, particularly around data analysis, cleaning, and simulations.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum economics training is required.

Responsibilities

• Support research initiatives at Blueprint Labs.
• Work closely with Blueprint Labs Directors or Co-Directors.
• Construct and prepare data for analysis.
• Conduct analysis in Stata, Python, and/or R.
• Present results and engage in discussions in project meetings.
• Edit papers and other materials for publication.

Benefits

• Standard MIT employee benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees