Research Assistantships, Pre-Docs, and Doctoral Fellowships/Studentships

Use your research skills in a high-impact environment as a PhD intern at De Nederlandsche Bank

This is what you will be doing as a PhD intern at DNB

At De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB, the central bank of the Netherlands) you will collaborate closely with other DNB researchers, with the explicit aim to pursue a project until publication in an international academic journal. Co-authorship with DNB staff is strongly encouraged. You proactively engage in dialogue with policy makers and fellow researchers inside DNB to achieve synergy between research and policy. At the end of your internship (scheduled in 2027, expected duration 3-6 months) you will present in a seminar the preliminary results of your research to DNB staff.

This is what we need from you

In principle only EU-citizens will be considered. You should be advanced into your PhD-studies (ideally, third year onwards) and beyond the stage of PhD-courses. Selection for internship positions will be based on a research statement (max 2 pages), as well as CV and drafts of ongoing research. Your research statement is important to evaluate that your research interests and technical skills are consistent with the DNB research agenda, which identifies the following themes: (1) Monetary policy; (2) Financial stability and regulation; (3) Climate; (4) Wages and prices; (5) Housing market; (6) Payments and market infrastructure. It also should include your motivation for choosing DNB as host institution.

You are able to explain research results in an accessible way and translate them into clear policy recommendations. You are enthusiastic and thrive on having an actual impact on economic policy making.

This is what we offer you

DNB will reimburse travel expenses and offers a compensation that covers accommodation and other costs of living in Amsterdam. We work in an informal, academic atmosphere with ample room for personal development. DNB is right at the heart of today's financial and economic current events. With a reliable and socially involved employer in Amsterdam, who constantly responds to the changing requirements of our environment. As an institution, we are at the heart of society. Our people are driven and involved in their work within a social context. We see a diverse and inclusive work environment as one of the conditions for being successful as an organization and continuing to achieve our goals.

Your application

Please submit the following documents via the EconJobMarket website: research statement (max 2 pages), CV, draft paper based on ongoing research.

Interviews will be online in December 2026.

Note that this is a non-summer internship: We expect interns to be employed over either the spring or fall period.

For further information and questions, please contact Maurice Bun (m.j.g.bun@dnb.nl, research coordinator) or Guido Ascari (g.ascari@dnb.nl, head of the monetary research).

Pre-Doctoral Program – Global Talent Common Application

Department of Economics, University of Zurich, Switzerland

The Department of Economics at the University of Zurich invites applications for pre-doc positions (1-2 years) for qualified applicants from low- and middle-income countries and/or with a refugee background (see below for details).

There are two application paths. Applicants should pursue both; they are not mutually exclusive.

• Common Application: First, qualified applicants from eligible backgrounds can apply through this common application process. This process will lead to a pool of finalists, from which professors can choose to hire pre-docs. This job posting refers to this path.
• Individual Postings: Second, many professors separately post job opportunities for their own pre-doc positions. These positions are open to all applicants, regardless of their origin or background. It is strongly recommended that interested candidates also apply directly through those postings.

What is the pre-doctoral research fellow’s role?

Pre-doctoral fellows work with a professor of the economics department to support their research, with substantive opportunities for on-the-job learning about academic research in economics. Pre-docs may be involved in all stages of research – brainstorming, literature reviews, project management, data analysis, and writing. The predoctoral position is a full-time in-person commitment (70% research, 30% on-the-job-learning).

The research fellow will become part of a vibrant community of predoctoral fellows at the department and of the wider research community at UZH. Predocs receive hands-on mentoring throughout. Previous pre-docs have worked, among others, with Professors Ingvild Almas, Sandro Ambühl, Lorenzo Casaburi, Ana Costa-Ramon, David Dorn, Thomas Graeber, David Hémous, Mathias Hoffmann, Ronak Jain, Dina Pomeranz, Hans-Joachim Voth, David Yanagizawa-Drott and Ulf Zölitz.

Qualifications

The pre-doctoral positions are ideal for recent graduates who are interested in potentially going on to do a PhD in economics or a related field. We are looking for highly motivated candidates with strong quantitative, programming and analytical skills, and an interest in economic research. We particularly value curiosity, perseverance, and a demonstrated commitment to research and learning.

Specific requirements:

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree (in the last 5 years) with strong grades in economics or another quantitative social science field, including strong math skills;
• Strong knowledge of STATA, R or Python; familiarity with other statistical software or programming languages is a plus;
• Fluency in written and spoken English;
• Recommendation letter from 1-3 letter writers who are familiar with academic research (professor, research supervisor, or similar).

The following qualifications are not required, but represent a plus:

• Knowledge of causal inference research methods;
• Previous experience in research, e.g. as a research assistant or a research manager;
• Top of the class, high GRE Quant score, completed MITx MicroMasters courses;
• Proven ability to handle several different projects/tasks at one time, successfully complete tasks assigned, and meet deadlines

Eligibility

This common application is open to applicants who meet any of the following criteria

• Having grown up in a low- or lower-middle income country (based on this World Bank classification).
• Having grown up in an upper-middle income country and being a first-generation university student (i.e. parents did not go to university)
• Refugee/asylum/forced migration background (having experienced flight or having had a residence status of stateless, asylum seeker, humanitarian visas, or similar).

To confirm your eligibility, please refer to the Application Checklist.

No prior work permit for Switzerland is required.

How to Apply

Please note that in order to submit your application through the application form, you’ll need to answer all questions and upload all documents in one go (no intermediate saving possible). Thus, please look at this Application Checklist and prepare your documents and responses in advance so that they can be copy-pasted into the application form.

For any inquiry, please contact predoc@econ.uzh.ch

Country: Switzerland

Education: Bachelor's, Master’s

Start Date (Earliest): 1. March 2027

Start Date (Latest): 1. September 2027

Length of Commitment: One or two years

Language Requirement: English

Application Deadline: 15 November 2026

Deadline for recommendation letters: 30 November 2026

To apply, visit https://www.facultyhiring.oec.uzh.ch/position/62095362. (See posting for details.)

Pre-Doctoral Program – Global Talent Common Application

Department of Economics, University of Zurich, Switzerland

The Department of Economics at the University of Zurich invites applications for pre-doc positions (1-2 years) for qualified applicants from low- and middle-income countries and/or with a refugee background (see below for details).

There are two application paths. Applicants should pursue both, they are not mutually exclusive.

• Common Application: First, qualified applicants from eligible backgrounds can apply through this common application process. This process will lead to a pool of finalists, from which professors can choose to hire pre-docs. This job posting refers to this path.
• Individual Postings: Second, many professors separately post job opportunities for their own pre-doc positions. These positions are open to all applicants, regardless of their origin or background. It is strongly recommended that interested candidates also apply directly through those postings.

What is the pre-doctoral research fellow’s role?

Pre-doctoral fellows work with a professor of the economics department to support their research, with substantive opportunities for on-the-job learning about academic research in economics. Pre-docs may be involved in all stages of research – brainstorming, literature reviews, project management, data analysis, and writing. The predoctoral position is a full-time in-person commitment (70% research, 30% on-the-job-learning).

The research fellow will become part of a vibrant community of predoctoral fellows at the department and of the wider research community at UZH. Predocs receive hands-on mentoring throughout. Previous pre-docs have worked, among others, with Professors Sandro Ambühl, Lorenzo Casaburi, Ana Costa-Ramon, David Dorn, Thomas Graeber, David Hémous, Mathias Hoffmann, Ronak Jain, Dina Pomeranz, Hans-Joachim Voth, David Yanagizawa-Drott and Ulf Zölitz.

Qualifications

The pre-doctoral positions are ideal for recent graduates who are interested in potentially going on to do a PhD in economics or a related field. We are looking for highly motivated candidates with strong quantitative, programming and analytical skills, and an interest in economic research. We particularly value curiosity, perseverance, and a demonstrated commitment to research and learning.

Specific requirements:

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree (in the last 5 years) with strong grades in economics or another quantitative social science field, including strong math skills;
• Strong knowledge of STATA, R or Python; familiarity with other statistical software or programming languages is a plus;
• Fluency in written and spoken English;
• Recommendation letter from 1-3 letter writers who are familiar with academic research (professor, research supervisor, or similar).

The following qualifications are not required, but represent a plus:

• Knowledge of causal inference research methods;
• Previous experience in research, e.g. as a research assistant or a research manager;
• Top of the class, high GRE Quant score, completed MITx MicroMasters courses;
• Proven ability to handle several different projects/tasks at one time, successfully complete tasks assigned, and meet deadlines

Eligibility

This common application is open to applicants who meet any of the following criteria

• Having grown up in a low- or lower-middle income country (based on this World Bank classification).
• Having grown up in an upper-middle income country and being a first-generation university student (i.e. parents did not go to university)
• Refugee/asylum/forced migration background (having experienced flight or having had a residence status of stateless, asylum seeker, humanitarian visas, or similar).

To confirm your eligibility, please refer to the Application Checklist.

No prior work permit for Switzerland is required.

How to Apply

Please apply online here: https://www.facultyhiring.oec.uzh.ch/position/53411840. Look for “Pre-Doctoral Program – Global Talent Common Application”.

Please note that in order to submit your application through the application form, you’ll need to answer all questions and upload all documents in one go (no intermediate saving possible). Thus, please look at this Application Checklist and prepare your documents and responses in advance so that they can be copy-pasted into the application form.

For any inquiry, please contact predoc@econ.uzh.ch

Country: Switzerland

Education: Bachelor's, Master’s

Start Date (Earliest): 1. March 2026

Start Date (Latest): 1. February 2027

Length of Commitment: One or two years

Language Requirement: English

Application Deadline: Rolling applications with evaluation in batches. The next deadline is January 31, 2026.

Deadline for recommendation letters: February 7, 2026.

To apply, visit https://www.facultyhiring.oec.uzh.ch/position/53411840. (See posting for details.)

The Leibniz Institute for Financial Research SAFE – Sustainable Architecture for Finance in Europe – based in Frankfurt am Main promotes research and independent policy advice on all aspects dealing with the structure and functioning of the financial system. It is committed to contributing to the strengthening of a sustainable and resilient financial architecture that promotes innovation and serves the needs of the economy and society. Researchers from the fields of economics, law, and political science collaborate at SAFE.

The Leibniz Institute SAFE is seeking to fill the position of a

Postdoctoral Researcher in Finance (m/f/d) (full-time, salary range: 60,000-75,000€*)

Your profile:

Applicants should have a Ph.D. in Finance or in Economics or a closely related area by the time of appointment or shortly thereafter. We are particularly looking for researchers in the areas of Financial Intermediation or Macro Finance but are open to considering others.

We welcome applications from candidates who are looking to build out their portfolio for 2-3 years before going on the job market, as well as candidates who would like to spend 1 year at SAFE before taking up a position at a leading research university or research-active policy organization .

We offer:

The infrastructure of a modern research institute with excellent contacts to the international scientific and policy-making community. You will be working in a highly attractive working environment in the House of Finance at Goethe University and with an enthusiastic team of colleagues.

*Compensation will be 100% of a full-time position in accordance with the standards of the public services wage agreement of the State of Hesse (TV-H E 13) or equivalent. This translates to 60,000-75,000€ gross salary depending on relevant work experience.

The position is initially limited to two years with the option of a one-year extension. Applications of candidates who seek a shorter transitionary position before taking on the next steps in their careers are also welcome.

There is no teaching load assigned to this position. Involvement in the teaching of Goethe University Frankfurt’s bachelor, master, and/or Ph.D. programs is possible.

SAFE seeks to increase the share of women in research and thus strongly encourages female scholars to apply. We are also committed to promoting the inclusion of persons with disabilities and therefore invite them in particular to apply.

Interested?

Please apply both on EJM and as instructed below

Apply now until 26 November 2026 by using the email: applications@safe-frankfurt.de or the button in the job offer on our website. Please upload your application package as a single PDF document (maximum 6 MB including contact information for professional references whom we may contact if you are shortlisted for the position.)

Questions? Should you have any questions, please contact Karsten Müller, mueller@safe-frankfurt.de

IFS is Europe’s leading centre for microeconomic research and is an authoritative, independent commentator on a wide range of policy issues, aiming to bridge the gap between academia and the wider public.

The Director is Helen Miller, and the Research Director is Imran Rasul. Research at IFS is led by a large number of Co-Directors including James Banks, Richard Blundell, Aureo de Paula, Eric French, Francois Gerard, Rachel Griffith, Attila Lindner, and Fabien Postel-Vinay.

Candidates should have an excellent academic background, a track-record of producing high-quality economic research and experience of and/or commitment to working on the UK context. First rate communication skills and a capacity and willingness to manage and develop junior colleagues are essential. Experience of achieving policy impact through research or of successfully bidding for external funding would be an additional asset. We are particularly interested in candidates working on the topics of public finance/tax, welfare and labour markets.

Successful candidates are expected to build on their research agenda at IFS, lead projects aimed at publishing in top economics journals, raise funding, and influence policymaking through direct engagement with policymakers and the media. In addition, they will be expected to engage in mentorship and development of more junior researchers, often including formal line management responsibilities, contribute to the wider intellectual life and running of the institute. They will work within a team of researchers whose direction of research fits with the researcher’s expertise and interests. This will likely include a mix of senior academics and IFS research staff.

These are permanent positions with a remit to help shape, carry out, and communicate empirical research. The IFS promotes from within, and successful candidates would have scope for promotion and to develop a long-term career at IFS. Applicants would join at the top of the pay-scale for IFS Research Economists with the expectation of quick promotion to the position of Senior Research Economist (subject to performance), for which the salary range is currently 75,687.30 to 93,671.30. There will be considerable scope for successful candidates to shape future research ideas and to work on new initiatives to communicate our work and shape policy debates.

We welcome applications from individuals who have completed their PhD or students expecting to complete a PhD in 2027.

Applications should be submitted via EconJobMarket. We aim to interview shortlisted candidates at the European Job Market, which will be held virtually in December 14-17, 2026. Subsequent fly-outs will be arranged in January 2027 for short-listed candidates.

If you have any queries, please email jobs@ifs.org.uk.

Additional Information

*Salary: The salary information advertised reflects 2026 rates; these will be uplifted from April 2027 in line with inflation and cost-of-living adjustments, meaning the actual salary on appointment will be higher than the figure shown.

WIFO is looking for a PhD Candidate, Prae-Doc (m/f/d, 30 hrs/week) for the research group Climate, Environmental and Resource Economics within the WIFO Doctoral Program, a third party funded Prae-Doc position in the field of "Energy Economics". The position is linked to the research project "From Price Takers to Price Makers? The Welfare Impact of AI-Driven Batteries in Electricity Markets" (BatterAI), funded by the OeNB Anniversary Fund (Oesterreichische Nationalbank).

Main Responsibilities

• Completion of a doctoral program and writing of a dissertation in the field of ‘Energy Economics’ at Johannes Kepler University Linz (JKU) with content and methodological embedding in the research activities of WIFO
• Contribution to the OeNB project BatterAI on the welfare effects of large-scale battery storage and on strategic, AI-driven bidding in the day-ahead electricity market
• Modelling of the day-ahead electricity market auction (including block bids) using linear and mixed-integer programming, and preparation of electricity market data
• Contribution to the development of AI-based learning algorithms (e.g. reinforcement learning) for strategic bidding
• Independent economic research, in particular in game theory, market and auction design, and energy economics
• Presentation of results at international conferences
• Active participation in the research activities of WIFO and the Department of Economics at JKU

General Requirements

• Completed master’s degree in economics with a focus on energy economics, industrial organization, quantitative methods, or a comparable degree program
• Knowledge of economic theory (ideally game theory or industrial organization) and a documented interest in theory-based empirical work
• Very good methodological skills (programming, mathematics, statistics, econometrics)
• Experience with relevant software (e.g. Python, R, Stata, Matlab, LaTeX)
• Excellent English skills (written and spoken)
• Excellent teamwork as well as independent research skills

What to Expect

• Insights into methods, data infrastructure, and research at WIFO
• Scientific publication opportunities (e.g., co-authorship)
• Exchange with colleagues at WIFO and JKU as well as with project partners at the University of Vienna
• Support through the WIFO Doctoral Program (mentoring, seminars, research group meetings) and a training budget (e.g., for summer schools)
• Supervision of the dissertation by Univ.-Prof. Bernhard Kasberger, PhD (JKU and WIFO)
• Collegial atmosphere, flat hierarchies, and networking opportunities

The position is a third-party funded part-time job within the WIFO Doctoral Program with 30 hours per week, limited to 48 months from the start date. The salary corresponds to the FWF rate for doctoral candidates, currently €2,832.10 gross per month (for 30 hours per week, 14 times a year). We offer additional benefits such as a public transport ticket, discounted lunch, supplementary health insurance, and more. Flexible working hours, including the option to work from home, support the balance of family and career. The desired start date is March 1, 2027. If interested, please send your application with all documents (cover letter, CV, certificates and transcripts) by November 15, 2026, via email to Ms. Birgit Novotny at personal@wifo.ac.at. For questions related to your application, Mr. Bernhard Kasberger is available at bernhard.kasberger@wifo.ac.at. WIFO aims to increase the proportion of women and therefore strongly encourages women to apply. In the case of equal qualifications, the position will be awarded to the female applicant. For further details see WIFO PhD Candidate

To apply, send a message to personal@wifo.ac.at. (See posting for details.)

Applications are invited for one fully funded PhD scholarship at the Department of Economics, University of Southern Denmark. The position is based at SDU’s Esbjerg campus.

The successful candidate will be enrolled in the 5+3 PhD programme. The programme includes a research stay abroad, typically of six months’ duration, and offers a competitive full-time salary.

We aim to appoint the successful candidate as soon as possible, ideally with a start date of 15 January 2027, while remaining flexible regarding the exact timing.

About the Department and Research Environment

The Department of Economics is an international department with a strong tradition of excellence in research and teaching across a wide range of fields within economics. Research, teaching, and outreach activities are organized within five research groups: Econometrics and Data Science; Economic History; Macroeconomics; Microeconomics; and Environmental and Resource Economics. Further information about the department and its research groups is available on the department website.

The PhD student will be affiliated with the Environmental and Resource Economics (ERE) group, which focuses on Environmental and Natural resource economics on a variety of topics, namely ecosystem conservation and use, marine resource use, management and conservation, energy transitions, climate regulation, and interdisciplinary research at the interface between economics and the natural sciences. The group applies economic theory and tools to policy and analysis to provide guidance for more efficient use of environmental and natural resource goods and services.

The position

The successful candidate will become part of an international research environment and work closely with Associate Professors Ana Faria Lopes and Melina Kourantidou. Part of the work will contribute to the BRAVE (Biological Invasions Resolved through Adaptable, Versatile, and Engaging Nature-Based Solutions) project, a Biodiversa+-funded project that investigates the complex ecological and societal challenges associated with invasive species and their management. In particular, the research will contribute to the Danish BRAVE case study on the invasive Pacific oyster in the Wadden Sea, including work on stakeholder preferences, economic values, and trade-offs associated with its management. For further information about the project, please see this link or this link.

The project relies on the application of economic theories, namely non-market valuation and bioeconomic modelling, to investigate the management of invasive species. We welcome candidates with strong quantitative and analytical skills from economics or related disciplines, including candidates with interdisciplinary backgrounds and an interest in environmental and resource management. There will be considerable scope for the PhD student to develop their own research questions within the broader themes of the project.

The successful candidate is expected to contribute to high-quality research within the scope of the project, through both collaborative research and independent work, including a single-authored paper. In addition, the candidate will be involved in teaching and supervision within economics at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

The PhD student will be supervised by Associate Professor Ana Faria Lopes as the main supervisor and will join a research group that includes postdoctoral researcher and research assistants, with access to an international network of collaborators.

Applicants’ profile

Applicants should have completed a relevant master’s degree in Environmental and Resource Management, Economics, Mathematics and Economics, or related disciplines. Furthermore, we expect applicants to:

• Have solid quantitative and analytical skills, with experience in data analysis and applied quantitative methods using R, Stata, or similar tools, and be eager to learn and apply new methods.
• Be dedicated, capable of working independently and collaboratively as part of a research team. Have strong English skills, both spoken and written.
• Have willingness to participate in stakeholder engagement activities and communicate research findings to different audiences.
• Have good interpersonal skills, be interested in engaging with national and international researchers.

The following qualifications are an advantage

• Have an interest in, or potentially experience with, non-market valuation, press analysis, GIS and/or bioeconomic modelling.
• Experience conducting empirical research.
• Demonstrated interest in environmental and resource economics.
• Knowledge of Danish or another Scandinavian language would be an advantage for stakeholder engagement and work with locally relevant material but is not a requirement.

We are an international department, and the working language is English.

Further information about the position can be obtained from Head of Administration Astrid Holm Nielsen, e-mail: astni@sam.sdu.dk. For general questions regarding relocation, housing, taxes etc., contact the SDU’s International Staff Office.

How to apply for this position

Employment as a paid PhD fellow takes place in accordance with the circular of 20 December 2021 on the collective agreement for academics in the state – appendix 5, protocol on PhD fellowships.

For more information on the department guidelines for qualification and recruitment please see our Appointment Guidelines.

The application must include (all attachments must be in Adobe PDF format):

• Detailed CV - the education and work history must be month and year specific.
• A certified copy of your master’s degree certificate, including transcripts of all examination results. Foreign diplomas that are not in Norwegian, Swedish or English must be accompanied by a translation into Danish or English, as well as a translation of the official description of the marking scale used.
• A motivational letter describing why the applicant is a good match for analyzing the topic and how the applicant’s skills provide a solid foundation to do so (max. 5 pages incl. reference list).
• A project description (max 5 pages of 2400 characters each, including spaces, notes, appendices, bibliography etc.).
• When applying for a PhD scholarship, please fill in the application form available on our web page.

On the webpage of the PhD-school, you can find the guidelines for preparing your project proposal.

All non-Danish documents must be translated into English.

Applications will be assessed by an assessment committee. The committee may request additional information, and if so, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide the necessary material.

Once the assessment committee has submitted its report, the applicant will receive the portion of the evaluation that pertains to them.

Applications that are incomplete regarding the above requirements will not be assessed by the committee.

Shortlisting and tests may be used in the assessment process.

As part of the overall assessment of the applicant’s qualifications, an interview may be applied.

Documents should not contain a CPR number (civil registration number) – in this case, the CPR number must be crossed out.

The application and CV must not exceed 10 MB.

The application deadline is November 15, 2026, 23.59 CET/CEST.

Applications must be submitted electronically using the link "Apply now" on our website. Uploaded files must be in Adobe PDF (unlocked) or Word format.

We recommend that you read the guidelines for applicants. If you experience technical problems, you must contact hcm-support@sdu.dk before the application deadline.

The University of Southern Denmark wishes to reflect the surrounding community and therefore encourages everyone, regardless of personal background, to apply for the position.

Salary and employment terms

Salary is determined in accordance with the applicable collective agreement and based on objective and gender-neutral criteria, including the content of the position, responsibilities, and qualification requirements.

As an applicant, you are entitled to information about the starting salary and salary range for the position. This information will be provided during the recruitment process.

SDU does not collect information on applicants’ previous salary.

To apply, visit https://www.sdu.dk/en/om-sdu/job-sdu. (See posting for details.)

PhD-Internship

Research Unit, Norges Bank

Norges Bank Research is hiring PhD-students for research internships in Oslo, Norway. Interns will collaborate closely with researchers at Norges Bank, with the aim of pursuing a co-authored project until publication in a peer-reviewed academic journal. The duration of the internships will be three months in 2027, and we expect interns to be in Oslo for the entire duration of the internship.

The Norges Bank’s PhD internship program seeks PhD-students who are specializing in macroeconomics, econometrics, banking or finance. This is an opportunity to experience an international environment at the forefront of research in the fields of monetary and financial stability policy.

More details about the internship are provided at: http://www.norges-bank.no/en/about/research/phd-internship/

More information about research at Norges Bank can be found at: www.norges-bank.no/en/topics/research/

Duties and responsibilities

• Work on the approved research project

• Present preliminary results at an internal seminar during the internship

• Complete a working paper on the project within one year.

Qualifications and application

• Candidates must be enrolled in a PhD-program and have time to complete their research started at Norges Bank shortly after the internship has ended.

• Applications must contain a CV and a research statement. Drafts of ongoing or completed research projects may also be included in the application. Kindly include two or three contacts for references. No recommendation letters are requested.

• The research statement should be no longer than two pages, and contain a description of research interests and expertise, a brief summary of ongoing or completed research papers and one or more proposals for a project to work on during the internship period.

Compatibility with Norges Bank researchers’ interests and academic quality are key selection criteria. Applicants must be of sound character with personal finances in order and will require a security clearance in accordance with Norges Bank’s rules. Applicants will be required to submit a police certificate of good conduct. Education and work experience will be verified.

We can offer

• Working at Norges Bank will give you the opportunity to work with research professionals and tackle challenging tasks. You will have considerable responsibility, a high degree of independence and good opportunities for career development and personal growth.

• Interns will have their travel costs to Norway covered, and receive a salary that covers accommodation and other costs of living in Norway.

Deadline for application: 23:59 CET, November 6, 2026.

Contacts

Francesco Furlanetto: Francesco.Furlanetto@Norges-Bank.no

Nicolò Maffei-Faccioli: Nicolo.Maffei-Faccioli@Norges-Bank.no

We are currently seeking a part-time, temporary Research Assistant to join our economics research team at foundry10, working with Sofoklis Goulas and Neil Cholli. Our research topics broadly span the fields of the economics of education and labor economics; specific areas of interest include but are not limited to school closures and enrollment trends, career and technical education, the school-to-work pipeline, AI and education, and the causal effects of neighborhoods and public schools on long-term outcomes.

foundry10 is an education research organization with a philanthropic focus on expanding ideas about learning and creating direct value for youth. In collaboration with a wide range of partners, we surface, evaluate, and share opportunities to better support youth learning both inside and outside the classroom. Building on more than a decade of impactful work, our unique approach blends applied and basic research, philanthropy, and education programs rooted in evidence-based best practices. Our Research Team collaborates with educators, industry professionals, young people, and other researchers to conduct research to advance understanding of the learning process, support practitioners, and empower learning communities to create value for youth.

The position will initially focus on supporting research using state-level administrative education data, including reviewing data dictionaries, identifying relevant variables, preparing data-access applications, and contributing to research proposals. Additional responsibilities may include conducting literature reviews, assisting with IRB applications, supporting data management and preparation (e.g., data cleaning), performing quantitative analyses (e.g., descriptive statistics and STATA programming), and communicating research findings through memos and other written outputs. Based on skills, experience, and research interests, this position may also involve conducting quantitative data analyses using statistical methods and contributing to our team’s research pipeline, including academic publications and white papers. Exact responsibilities will vary by project.

We welcome applications from advanced undergraduates, bachelor's degree holders, master's students, and early-stage PhD students in economics or related quantitative fields. Strong writing, organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently are particularly important. Prior research experience is preferred but not required.

This is a part-time, temporary position with variable hours of 10-15 per week, for approximately 12 weeks (with the possibility of extension), with an anticipated start date in November 2026. This position offers a rate of $33/hr for undergraduates and $48/hr for graduate students and opportunities for professional development through hands-on research on a cross-functional team.

While this position can be remote, candidates must live in CT, WA, MA, IL, TX, AZ or PA. Candidates working near foundry10 offices are welcome to work hybrid (in-person and at home as needed). We are not able to sponsor visa applications. To be considered for this position, you must be eligible to work in the United States.

To protect our staff, partners, and the youth we serve, we require all foundry10 employees to adhere to our masking and COVID testing policies when working in person.

Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities will vary by project, but may include the following:

• Support the preparation of administrative data access applications, including:
• Reviewing data dictionaries, codebooks, and other technical documentation
• Identifying relevant datasets and variables based on research questions
• Preparing data requests, research descriptions, and supporting documentation
• Tracking application requirements, deadlines, and progress
• Contribute to the development and implementation of research projects, including:
• Conducting background research and literature reviews
• Assisting with research proposals and IRB applications
• Reviewing relevant institutional and policy contexts
• Support data management, analysis, and dissemination, as appropriate to skills and experience, including:
• Data preparation, cleaning, and documentation
• Conducting descriptive statistical analyses and programming in STATA
• Assisting with quantitative analyses using statistical and econometric methods
• Summarizing research findings in memos and potentially contributing to drafting white papers and academic publications
• Collaborate with the research team, including:
• Participating in regular research meetings and communicating progress
• Working independently on assigned tasks with guidance from senior researchers
• Organizing research materials and tracking project timelines and deliverables
• Use project management software to track project-related tasks and schedules

Requirements

Required qualifications

• Currently pursuing or holding a bachelor's degree in economics, statistics, public policy, education, or a related quantitative or social science field
• Prior professional or research experience, such as working as a research assistant, contributing to an academic research project, or completing an independent research project
• General familiarity with quantitative research methods and the research process
• Familiarity with statistical software such as STATA, R, or Python
• Strong written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly when working with datasets, documentation, and research materials
• Ability to independently manage assigned tasks and communicate progress effectively
• Proficiency with common productivity tools
• Ability to collaborate effectively with researchers in a remote or hybrid team environment

Preferred qualifications

• Experience working with large datasets, administrative records, data dictionaries, or technical documentation
• Coursework or training in econometrics, statistics, or quantitative data analysis
• Experience conducting literature reviews or contributing to research proposals
• Familiarity with administrative data access procedures, IRB applications, or research involving restricted-use data
• Interest in the economics of education, labor economics, or quantitative social sciences

Other Requirements

• Ability to maintain a consistent work schedule of 10–15 hours per week from Monday through Thursday, with specific hours to be determined. Some flexibility is possible, but it is preferable for Research Assistants to have a relatively stable schedule.

To be considered for this position, submit your resume or CV along with a cover letter. In your cover letter, please include how this role would support your current educational or professional goals.

Applications will not be reviewed without a cover letter.

The hiring team will review applications on a rolling basis until November 11th, 2026, and will continue to accept and review applications until the position is filled.

Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs. foundry10 strives to provide a work environment free from discrimination and harassment because of a protected characteristic. The organization does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on race, color, creed, citizenship, status, national origin, ancestry, gender, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, age, religion, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to assist individuals with disabilities with the application and interviewing process as well as essential job functions.

To apply, visit https://www.foundry10.org/careers. (See posting for details.)