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MIT Office of Resource Development · 2 months ago

Research Policy Associate I

Cambridge, MA, 02139, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$50K/yr - $63K/yr

2+ years exp

MIT Office of Resource Development is seeking a Research Policy Associate I to support research projects in industrial policy, international trade, and development economics. The role involves data organization and analysis, presenting results, and contributing to economic research methodologies under the guidance of professors.

Fundraising

No H1B

Responsibilities

Collating, cleaning and organizing data

Analyzing data using statistical software

Presenting results

Extending theoretical frameworks

Editing papers for publication

Analyzing large datasets, including administrative datasets, credit registries, meteorological data and satellite imagery

Qualification

Data analysisStatistical softwareResearch methodsProgramming skillsGISTime managementProject managementConfidentialityAttention to detail

Required

A minimum of a bachelor's degree in economics, computer science, mathematics, statistics or a related field

A minimum of two years of specialized experience with qualitative data analysis, research methods, social sciences (which may include experience gained as an undergraduate)

Strong quantitative and programming skills

Time and project management skills, with high accuracy of details

Ability to deal with confidential information and/or issues using discretion