Duke University, Economics
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Position Title:
Research Associate
Position Type:
Other
Position Location:
Durham, North Carolina 27708, United States of America
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Appl Deadline:
2024/06/30 11:59PM
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Position Description
Job Title: Research Associate Length of Commitment: 12 months (renewable) Language Requirement: None required, Bangla or Urdu preferred • Occupational Summary: A Research Associate position is available at the Duke Development Economics Lab (DevLab@Duke) within the Duke University Department of Economics. The Research Associate will collaborate with Professor Erica Field and co-PIs on applied experimental micro-economic development research on child marriage in Bangladesh OR gender and labor in Pakistan and will also be expected to engage in unique independent research of high quality. The position typically lasts one year but may be extended based on mutual interest. This position will be in-person and based in DevLab@Duke. The Research Associate will be expected to participate in the academic and intellectual life of the department and lab and to contribute to lab activities, advancement, and community building. • Desired Qualifications and Experience: Qualifying candidates will have recently completed their PhD in economics. Individuals from under-represented populations are particularly encouraged to apply. Experience living and working in Bangladesh and fluency in Bangla, or in Pakistan and fluency in Urdu, will be distinct advantages. Interested candidates should send a curriculum vitae, a writing sample, and three letters of reference. Applications can be submitted to our job posting at Academic Jobs Online: www.academicjobsonline.org. Those applications submitted by January 31st, 2024, will be guaranteed full consideration. The start date of the position is flexible according to the availability of the selected candidate. Duke University provides visa sponsorship for the chosen applicant if needed.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:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter with names of 3 academic/ professional references
- Writing Sample
And anything else requested in the position description.
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