Carnegie Mellon University’s department of Engineering and Public Policy is searching for a part-time Research Analyst. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by providing vital support by studying the effectiveness of environmental policy in China by analyzing large environmental compliance data sets using the techniques of applied microeconomics.
Core responsibilities will include:
Collects, cleans, and assembles relevant data sets on environmental policies and outcomes at the firm and regional level.
Develops code to analyze relationships between policies and environmental outcomes.
Writes up analysis in manuscript form and manages peer review process
Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree with additional years of post-graduating research and experience with Python, Stata, and R required, including the ability to work with data in Chinese language preferred