EPIC Summer Research Assistant(s) – Michael Greenstone
About The Position
The Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) invites applications for the Summer 2027 Undergraduate Research Assistant Fellowship. EPIC is contributing innovative solutions to the Global Energy Challenge: how can we ensure that people around the world, today and in the future, have access to the reliable, affordable energy needed for human development without putting our health, environment and climate at risk? Previous results from EPIC projects have been influential with policymakers worldwide and featured in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and other leading publications. Typical research projects involve the analysis of environmental and energy data from the United States, India, China, and other countries, utilizing experimental, quasi-experimental, and modeling methods.
Requirements
- Current undergraduates or those graduating in Spring 2027
- Strong interest in economic research
- Not open to graduate students
- International applicants with existing work authorization are encouraged to apply (CPT/OPT)
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated interest in energy and environmental economics is encouraged but not required.
- Applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not have extensive past experience with programming or empirical research.
Responsibilities
- Managing projects
- Collecting and analyzing data
- Creating presentations
- Editing manuscripts
Benefits
- Competitive stipend
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
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