The Center for Global Development, an independent, non-partisan research organization in Washington, DC seeks a Research Assistant to work under Senior Fellows Kimberly Elliott and Randall Soderquist. The successful candidate will have experience with research in economics and/or development policy and have a strong interest in/familiarity with trade data and trade policy. The Analyst must demonstrate strong analytical, writing and communications skills.
General Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Fellows, the successful candidate will perform a range of project research, policy analysis and other duties including, but not limited to, the following:
- Conduct literature and data searches for ongoing research projects.
- Areas of focus include trade preferences, the World Trade Organization and Doha Round of negotiations, and US trade policymaking.
- Conduct statistical analyses and possibly perform hypothesis tests using Excel, STATA or other software tools, prepare tables and graphs to convey those results.
- Organize and attend meetings/conferences related to research priorities.
- Provide other research, writing and editing support for various reports and documents.
- Perform other duties as necessary in support of Senior Research staff.
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and skills:
- Undergraduate degree in a related field; advanced degree is preferred but not required.
- 1-2 years professional experience in the field of international development is helpful.
- Training in econometrics and development economics, and some experience in applying econometrics are required.
- Understanding of the theory and practice of international trade policy.
- Essential software skills: STATA for the descriptive and econometric analysis of cross-section and panel data. MS Excel to construct spreadsheet models and to make publication quality graphics. MS PowerPoint competence. MS Word competence including page formatting.
- Familiarity with issues related to development economics, international affairs, and related topics.
- Outstanding communications and writing skills in English.
- Confidence and can-do attitude; ability to advance projects with hands-off supervision.
- Comfort working independently and with small groups.
Salary: Mid $30's commensurate with experience.
Applicants for vacancy should send a short cover letter, CV and short writing sample to [email protected] by October 31. Please use the title "Research Assistant –Trade Program” in all e-mail correspondences. No phone calls please.
CGD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation shall have equal access to positions, limited only by their ability to do the job.