Application Deadline: Rolling basis until filled
Suzanna Khalifa (Sciences Po Paris) is inviting applications for a full-time pre-doctoral research assistant (pre-doc) to support work at all stages of the research process. The successful candidate will work on a portfolio of projects in development economics, gender, and labor markets, with a regional focus on the Middle East and North Africa. Projects involve collaborations with faculty at Sciences Po and other institutions. This position is an excellent fit for candidates planning to pursue graduate studies (e.g., PhD in economics, public policy, political science, or data science), who are looking to gain rigorous research experience. The pre-doc will engage deeply in all aspects of the research cycle: building project pipelines, designing survey instruments, coordinating with field partners, cleaning and analyzing data, performing regression analysis, conducting literature reviews, and contributing to academic writing and presentations. The RA will meet regularly with Professor Khalifa.
Roles/Responsibilities
- Data Management and Analysis
- Literature reviews
- Questionnaire and survey design
- Research support
- Field work (if possible)
Eligibility
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Economics, Computer Sciences, Mathematics, or related field
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Robust quantitative and programming skills in STATA
- Familiarity with Python and SurveyCTO
- Knowledge of applied econometrics and interest in development economics
- Fluency in Arabic is a bonus
- Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and ability to work independently
Application Details
- Cover Letter (include applicant’s interest in the position, availability, and relevant experience with regression analysis)
- CV
- Sample STATA code
- Writing sample
The complete application should be submitted in a zip folder named “Lastname_Firstname” to to**********************@***il.com.
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a short test related to data cleaning and analysis to assess their technical skills and will be interviewed.
