Professors Arthur van Benthem and Susanna Berkouwer at the Wharton School are seeking a Research Analyst to support quantitative research in economics starting July 1, 2024.

The successful candidate will support research by Professors Arthur van Benthem and Susanna Berkouwer, in economics of energy and the environment. 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.

Job responsibilities include 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, and managing field activities. Independent thinking, a thorough understanding of economics or related disciplines, an ability to manage work flows on multiple projects, and self-motivation are highly valued in performing these functions.

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. We anticipate that the successful candidate would work in this position for 1 or 2 years, before going on to graduate programs or careers in Economics, Public Policy, or another quantitative social science.

For more information, including instructions on how to apply, please view the job description by clicking here or by downloading the attachment.

We will review applications on a rolling basis; the deadline to apply is March 1, 2024.