Application Deadline: December 1, 2022
Wharton’s Department of Business Economics and Public Policy (BEPP) is inviting applications for a Faculty Research Analyst. There are several open positions, and depending on interest the candidate will work in economics of energy and the environment (Profs. van Benthem and Berkouwer), public economics (Profs. Lockwood and Rees-Jones), industrial organization (Prof. Doraszelski and Musolff) and behavioral and experimental economics (Profs. Kessler and Low).
This is a full-time position based in Philadelphia, starting on July 1, 2023. This position is eligible for full Penn vacation and sick leave accrual. Annual salary is commensurate with experience within the range of $50,000 – $55,000 plus benefits.
Roles/Responsibilities
- Performing a variety of statistical and econometric analyses
- Cleaning and analyzing data
- Writing research reports
- Conducting background research and literature reviews
- Identifying and obtaining secondary data, coding survey questionnaires
- Managing field activities.
Eligibility
- Independent thinking
- A thorough understanding of economics or related disciplines
- An ability to manage work flows on multiple projects
- Self-motivation
Requirements
- BA/BS in Economics, Statistics, or a related quantitative discipline
- Previous experience as a research analyst or conducting independent research using statistical software such as STATA or R is preferred
- Ability to analyze data and write reports
- Self-directed, intrinsically motivated
- Capacity to manage work independently and organize workflows across multiple projects.
Application Details
- Brief cover letter, explaining interest in the position
- A CV
- Academic transcripts
