Looking for a full–time Research Coordinator at the Jerome A. Chazen Institute of International Business. This position is available in June 2014 and we are seeking recent graduates who can begin work at that time. The position may also be accessed through the Jobs at Columbia (JAC) website:
Please post or distribute this announcement to graduating seniors or recent graduates seeking employment. The position is appropriate for candidates with a background in economics, business, statistics, mathematics, finance, computer science, or engineering with strong programming skills.
Details:
Jerome A.
Chazen Institute of International Business
Columbia
Business School
Research
Coordinator
Columbia
Business School seeks to recruit a full-time Research Coordinator for the
Jerome A. Chazen Institute of International Business (
http://www4.gsb.columbia.edu/chazen) to assist with faculty research related to the global
economy and business, to coordinate data management, and work on special
projects with Columbia Business School faculty.
The candidate
will work under the guidance of Business School professors and take an active
role in on-going research projects in various stages from conception through
publication. The anticipated start date of this position is June or July, 2014.
This position provides an opportunity to gain experience in academic or
business research with a special focus on fields such as international finance,
international trade or development economics, and would be ideal preparation
for a PhD program or other graduate study. Possible projects include a range of
economics, business or policy-related topics such as: Transmissions of global
financial crises; Exchange rates, cross-border trade and investment; Behavior
patterns in cross-border business; Policy debates on global current account
imbalances; and growth strategies in developing countries. This position offers
salary commensurate with the candidate's qualifications and excellent benefits.
For further information, visit
http://hr.columbia.edu/benefits.
Job Duties:
1. Collect,
clean, and maintain computer data sets and databases. Assist with data entry
and ensure data integrity.
2. Assist
with data analysis, including writing computer codes in softwares such as
Stata, interpretation, write up and dissemination of findings through the
preparation of reports, journal articles, presentations, web sites, and other
research outlets.
3. Perform
case-based research, including work with detailed primary documents.
4. Assist in
the organization of research programs including conferences, seminars and
workshops, and perform other related duties as assigned.
5. Prepare
presentations for teaching and research projects.
6. Monitor
the status of multiple projects and ensure that interim and final deadlines are
met.
Minimum
Qualifications for Grade
Bachelor's
degree or its equivalent is required.
Additional
Position-Specific Minimum Qualifications
Strong
programming skills, organizational ability, and communications skills are also
required. Candidates must demonstrate either through prior work experience or
academic course study an aptitude and enthusiasm for research.
Deadline for
application is February 1st, but we encourage applications by December 31st as
we may begin reviewing applications in early January, 2014.
Please submit
a resume, names and email addresses of three references, a cover letter
describing your research experience and your interest in this position. A
writing sample (e.g., a course paper) and recommendation letters may be
required after initial consideration.
Preferred
Qualifications
A major in
economics or finance, with sufficient training in statistics or mathematics;
work experience in a research role, preferably in an academic environment; and
good writing and oral communication skills. Preferred candidates will have
programming experience in one or more of the following languages: STATA, SAS,
R, Mathematica, Matlab. Two-year commitment preferred.
Essential
Functions
20% Collect,
clean, and maintain computer data sets and databases. Assist with data entry
and ensure data integrity.
20% Assist
with data analysis, including writing computer codes in softwares such as
Stata, interpretation, write up and dissemination of findings through the
preparation of reports, journal articles, presentations, web sites, and other
research outlets.
20% Perform
case-based research, including work with detailed primary documents.
20% Assist in
the organization of research programs including conferences, seminars and
workshops, and perform other related duties as assigned.
10% Prepare
presentations for teaching and research projects.
10% Monitor
the status of multiple projects and ensure that interim and final deadlines are
met.
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