Application Deadline: June 15, 2024
The Department of Business Economics and Public Policy (BEPP), Wharton University of Pennsylvania is inviting applications for a pre-doctoral Research Analyst. The successful candidate will support research by Professors Arthur van Benthem and Susanna Berkouwer, in economics of energy and the environment. There are several open positions. Examples of recent projects include: efficiency losses from imperfect environmental policies, energy efficiency adoption, fuel economy standards, carbon offsets, infrastructure construction, and pass-through and market power in the context of solar subsidies.
This is a challenging opportunity for an early-career professional who is passionate about social science
research and has a strong desire to expand and deepen skills in economic research and quantitative data
analysis. You will work closely with Professors van Benthem and Berkouwer, who will provide supervision
on research and offer mentorship on academic development more broadly. You will also be encouraged
to be an active part of the research community, within the BEPP department and in relevant Wharton
research centers.
This is a full-time position based in Philadelphia, starting on July 1, 2024. This position is eligible for full
Penn vacation and sick leave accrual. Annual salary is commensurate with experience within the range of
$45,000 – $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
- 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
- Cover letter
- A CV
- Academic transcripts
