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Research Assistant/Associate (Fixed Term)
Advertiser: Faculty of Economics, University of Cambridge
Field(s) of specialization: Econometrics - Microeconomics
Position type(s): Postdoctoral Scholar
Location of job: Austin Robinson Building, Sidgwick Avenue, CAMBRIDGE, CB3 9DD, United Kingdom
Job start date: Flexible
Job duration: Continuing/permanent
Letters of reference required: 3
Current search status: Position filled
Posting end date: 15 Dec 2019
Ad text:

Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until December 2021 (included) in a first instance.

The Faculty of Economics seeks applications for two post-doctoral candidates starting as soon as January 2020 and no later than September 2020. The posts are attached to Dr Koen Jochmans’s ERC project on inference in micro econometric models (MiMo). We are primarily looking for theoretical micro-econometricians with interest in panel data models and the econometrics of networks. Broader interests are welcomed. Excellent programming skills in Matlab and/or Stata would be a valuable asset.

There is no required teaching, but if the candidate(s) wants they can supplement their salary through limited teaching duties.

The candidates will be active members of the Economics Faculty and of the Econometrics group in particular. The group is comprised of Prof Richard Smith, Prof Andrew Harvey, Prof Oliver Linton, Prof Alexei Onatskiy, Dr Koen Jochmans, and Dr Debopam Bhattacharya.

Successful candidates who have been awarded their PhD will be employed on University Grade 7 for Research Associates (Fellowships), with the salary starting at £32,816 to £40,322 per annum, and those without a PhD by the starting date will be employed on University Grade 5 for Research Assistants starting at £26,715 to £30,942 per annum. Research Associates would also have the possibility of joining one of the colleges of the University of Cambridge.

Applications should consist of:

- Expression of interest cover letter;

- Curriculum vitae;

- Job market paper;

- Supplementary material containing other available research papers;

- Any other material deemed relevant by the candidate.

Three references will be sought upon receipt of application.

Informal enquiries about the role may be directed to Monika Czajka, HR Coordinator (hr@econ.cam.ac.uk).

Please quote reference JH21407 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University values diversity and is committed to equality of opportunity.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Closing Date: December 15, 2019

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