Call for Research Assistants (RAs)

The Research Department (RES) of the Inter-American Development Bank seeks applications from recent university graduates for its highly selective Research Fellowship Program at IDB Headquarters in Washington, DC.

RAs work side by side with RES economists on their research, providing valuable support while gaining incomparable experience. Individuals chosen for the program should be well qualified to perform a wide range of research activities for RES staff including preparation of papers, reports and presentations, compilation and use of databases and performance of econometric and statistical analyses.

Research Assistants at RES typically have prospects of engaging in doctoral-level studies. In the recent past, former RAs have continued their studies in the economics departments of top universities including, among others, MIT, the University of Chicago, UC-Berkeley, the University of Michigan, the University of Wisconsin, the University of Maryland, UCLA, Penn State University, Boston University and Duke University.

Interested individuals should apply by April 7, 2012. Candidates must be available to start work between June 1 and July 31, 2012. A complete job description and detailed application procedures are available here.

Qualifications
Education	Undergraduate degree in Economics. Master’s degree in Economics preferred.
Experience:	Experience in applied research at a recognized university or research center. Strong background in econometrics, mathematics, and statistics. Experience with econometric packages such as Stata, Matlab, or R. Advanced programming level preferred. Demonstrated experience in at least one of the following areas: Microeconomic and/or Macroeconomic topics or Political Economy.
Languages:	Fluency required in English and Spanish, French or Portuguese.

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Closing date: April 7, 2012

 

Summer Dissertation Fellowship Program

The Research Department (RES) of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is now accepting applications for the newly established Dissertation Fellowship Program.

The program, housed at IDB headquarters in Washington, DC, seeks to foster close collaboration among future academics and IDB staff. Fellows are required to be in residence for the duration of their appointment, which is expected to last 2 to 3 months.

The program offers fellows the opportunity to pursue their own research, usually working on a chapter of their dissertation, while engaging in discussions with IDB staff. Fellows enjoy full access to the IDB library and electronic resources. Most interestingly, they have access to a broad network of practitioners, scholars, and policymakers. They are also welcome to attend all events, such as research and policy seminars, talks, and workshops. Fellows will also have the possibility of publishing their work as an IDB working paper which is subject to a peer-review process. It is expected that fellows give at least one presentation at any of the Research Department seminar venues.

Each year the program will focus on a different area of interest for the IDB. In 2012, the program is seeking applicants working on issues related to environmental economics and that have a focus or application towards Latin America and the Caribbean. Within this broad area the following topics are of keen interest:

1. Impacts of natural disasters at the local level.
2. Financing mechanism for climate change mitigation and adaptation.
3. Economic instruments for pollution control.
4. Economic impacts of climate change.

Interested individuals should apply by May 1, 2012. Candidates must be available to start work between June 1 and July 1, 2012. A complete job description and detailed application procedures are available here.

Qualifications

Applicants should be currently working on their dissertation, typically fourth or fifth year graduate students. Applicants are required to hold at least a Master's Degree (PhD candidates preferred) in Economics, Public Policy, Political Science or related field and continue to be enrolled in their respective programs. Moreover it is expected that fellows return to their institutions once the program has finalized.

Salary: $4,000 per month plus one roundtrip airfare from city of origin.

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Closing Date: May 1, 2012