Predoctoral | Research Associate

About the role

The Building Inclusive Growth (BIG) Lab at Notre Dame is hiring a full-time predoctoral Research Associate in the Keough School of Global Affairs at the University of Notre Dame. The RA will join a cohort of predoctoral research associates who work in a team environment as part of the BIG Lab.

Responsibilities

• Data sourcing (may involve international travel)
• Grant applications
• Fieldwork (survey preparation, survey testing and implementation)
• Data analysis
• Literature reviews
• Writing up of results
• Preparation of presentations
• Weekly team meetings for research review
• Planning, logistics, grant proposal screening, communication for research workshops (internal and external)
• Service to the Lab

Qualifications

• Completed 4-year undergrad degree (bachelors or foreign equivalent) in economics, statistics, applied mathematics, or related field
• Strong quantitative background
• Strong writing skills (evidenced by a writing sample)
• Independent problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and be highly organized
• Experience programming in Stata and/or R; experience working with GIS data a plus

Skills

• Completed 4-year undergrad degree (bachelors or foreign equivalent) in economics, statistics, applied mathematics, or related field
• Strong quantitative background
• Strong writing skills (evidenced by a writing sample)
• Independent problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and be highly organized
• Experience programming in Stata and/or R; experience working with GIS data a plus

Additional Information

• The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration.
• The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment.
• Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
• We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.