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Duke University, Economics

Position ID:
Duke-Econ-BECKERAR [#27709]
Position Title: 
Associate in Research
Position Type:
Other
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America
Subject Area: 
Economics
Appl Deadline:
2024/06/07 11:59PMhelp popup* (search canceled posted 2024/05/31)
Position Description:
   

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Job Title: Associate in Research Length of Commitment: 3 months Language Requirement: English, Russian Occupational Summary: The Associate in Research will work with Professor Charles Becker on research projects related to (a) impact of electrification on school attendance in Tajikistan, using satellite data, (b) tracking patterns of Soviet mortality caused by collectivization and the Stalinist Great Terror.

The primary duties include (a) geocoding satellite data at the pixel and higher levels, (b) running econometric models, (c) scanning in census data and converting it to computer-usable form, (d) scanning in NKVD arrest record data and converting it to computer-usable form, including geo-coding these data; (e) supervising undergraduate and beginning master’s research assistants

Work Performed: at Duke University (access to computers and ArcGIS software, as well as print materials to be scanned make on-site location mandatory).

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Qualifying candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree, but we are will be looking for graduates of well-regarded master’s programs in economics and computer science, as well as having good skills with ArcGIS and satellite data manipulation, intercalibration, and analysis.

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.


Application Materials Required:
Submit the following items online at this website to complete your application:
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
And anything else requested in the position description.

Further Info:
econ.duke.edu
email address
919-660-1800
 
419 Chapel Drive
Durham, NC 27708