Senior Research Support Associate
MIT•Cambridge, MA
•Onsite
About The Position
This position is for a Senior Research Support Associate in Economics, working with a group of faculty on administrative and research-related projects. Responsibilities include statistical analysis of data, assisting with research by locating information, proofreading, and preparing tables for publication. The role also involves fielding experiments and surveys. General administrative duties include managing calendars, preparing travel arrangements and expenses, maintaining faculty websites, handling correspondence, assisting with class preparation, and coordinating seminars.
Requirements
- Knowledge of social science research and data collection methods (qualitative and quantitative).
- Strong organizational skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
Nice To Haves
- Strong statistical analysis skills (Stata or R).
- Data management experience (spreadsheets and databases).
- Bachelor's degree in economics or a related social science discipline.
Responsibilities
- Assist with statistical analysis of data.
- Locate information for research.
- Proofread works.
- Prepare tables for papers in the process of publication.
- Assist in the fielding of experiments and surveys.
- Manage calendars and appointments.
- Prepare and process travel arrangements.
- Prepare expenses for processing.
- Manage faculty websites with publications and course materials.
- Prepare and transmit correspondence for recommendations and other related mailings.
- Assist with class preparation.
- Coordinate seminars.
- Perform other miscellaneous duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
