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Becker Friedman Pre Doctoral Research Program
The Becker Friedman Institute (BFI) PREP program has opened applications for full-time pre-doctoral research roles beginning Summer 2024. These roles, working closely with faculty supervisors and which normally last two years, serve as a bridge between college and graduate school for students interested in empirical economics, with program alumni consistently placing in top PhD programs. The program also offers unique research and professional training opportunities at the University of Chicago. Please share the positions open at both BFI and the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago with students in your networks. Additionally, we will host an information session on October 9 at 8:30 a.m. central to answer questions about the application process, please register here to attend.
Interested students can also sign up here to receive updates directly as positions open.
Open positions at the Becker Friedman Institute (applications due October 15)
Esteban Rossi-Hansberg and Felix Tintelnot
Marianne Bertrand and Chang-Tai Hsieh
Open positions at the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (applications due October 15)
Public Service Fellowship for College Juniors
PPIA Junior Summer Institute (JSI) prepares the next generation of diverse leaders in Public Policy and International Affairs.
JSI is a rigorous, intensive seven-week summer program of classes and co-curricular activities promoting the professional and personal development of emerging diverse leaders. The JSI curriculum is structured to introduce or strengthen skills in economics, statistics, policy analysis, writing, and public speaking.
JUNIOR SUMMER INSTITUTE BENEFITS
Full tuition at a PPIA Junior Summer Institute
Eligibility to receive assistance with travel expenses
A stipend of up to $1,000 or more (funding determined by each JSI)
University housing with a meal plan
Books and related course materials at your JSI
GRE preparation assistance and career guidance coaching
Additional benefits upon completion.
Link to Apply: https://ppiaprogram.org/page/junior-summer-institute
International Affairs Junior Fellowship
Now Recruiting for 2024-2026
The Junior Fellowship program is a highly selective, fixed two-year program for new college graduates to work shaping international economic policy for the United States in Treasury’s Office of International Affairs. Fellows have left the program to pursue a range of opportunities, including employment at Treasury and elsewhere in the U.S. government, work in the private sector, and graduate study (e.g., law, public policy, international relations, and finance and business).
Junior Fellows have exposure to multiple policy issues and opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills. They typically perform a variety of tasks that include developing policy proposals, analyzing international economic and financial developments, , and conducting analytical studies. Fellows also support bilateral and multilateral meetings for senior Treasury officials engaging counterparts at the IMF, World Bank, G7, and G20 – to name a few. Junior Fellows often participate in such meetings and may have opportunities to travel abroad.
Junior fellows will be placed in either a regional or functional office. Regional offices oversee Treasury’s engagement with counterpart finance ministries and treasuries across the world. Functional offices oversee Treasury’s engagement with international financial institutions and structure broader Treasury policy on issues ranging from climate change, to export credits, to foreign exchange.
Junior Fellows are usually hired at the GS-9 level (Washington locality pay) and receive standard Treasury benefits.
Qualifications:
Strong candidates will have recently received – or will soon receive – a bachelor’s degree with relevant coursework in economics, public policy, finance, international relations, or related fields. IA is committed to attracting and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce. We recognize that different perspectives and experiences among our employees are workforce strengths and contribute to better policymaking.
How to Apply:
Email a cover letter, resume, one recommendation letter, and transcript(s) attesting to academic qualifications and career potential to IAFellows@treasury.gov by October 31, 2023. In the email, candidates must also (A) indicate a desired start date; (B) confirm they hold U.S. citizenship (must be able to provide documentation); (C) note veterans’ preference, if applicable; and (D) include a resume that demonstrates 52 weeks (2,080 hours) of paid or unpaid work, volunteer, or extracurricular experience relevant to the duties described above.
Please submit your resume following the guidelines for a federal resume – see here. Note that there is no need to limit the resume to one page. Please expand on duties performed for each professional or extracurricular job or activity listed (volunteer work, work study, etc.) to demonstrate requisite experience. Please also include the time period when the job or activity took place with the average number of hours per week, (e.g., June 2022 to August 2022, avg. 30 hours per week).
Candidates passing a first round of screening will be asked to respond to two short essay questions. Applications will be evaluated in December 2023 for Fellows to start in summer 2024 (or at a mutually agreed alternative time).
Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a national security clearance.
Info Sessions:
The junior fellows recruiting committee will be hosting three info sessions leading up to the final due date for applications. These info sessions will be led by current fellows from various IA offices. Participants will have the chance to ask the junior fellows questions and hear about their experiences working in Treasury IA. The info sessions will be held on the following dates:
· Tuesday, Sept. 26: https://ustreasury.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_6AkY9gBZRlOhHcPQOijOVg
· Thursday, October 12: https://ustreasury.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_9qSsyzzdQSC1vnHSp4ePRQ
· Monday, October 23: https://ustreasury.zoomgov.com/webinar/register/WN_ko2Z9_-oSvuCW9d1ILheKg
To register for an info session, click on any of the embedded links and provide your name and email.
Please contact IAFellows@treasury.gov with questions or requests for assistance.
Georgetown's School of Foreign Service and McCourt School of Public Policy Public Service Weekend 2023
About PPIA
The Public Policy and International Affairs Program (PPIA) is a not-for-profit organization that has been supporting efforts to increase diversity in graduate studies in public policy and international affairs, and public service for over 40 years.
Public Service Weekends include a weekend of free programming (travel and transportation costs not included) for undergraduate students interested in either public policy or international affairs.
Public Service Weekend Highlights
Engage with IR and policy experts
Explore careers in public service
Participate in professional development activities
Network with other future leaders in the fields of public policy and international affairs
Eligibility
Undergraduate students at a 4-year college or university (preference given to rising juniors, seniors or 2023 graduates) who will be living or working in the Washington, DC area for the Fall 2023 semester. Applicants outside the DC area are also welcome to apply but will be responsible for their own transportation and housing costs (only a limited number of modest travel stipends will be awarded). Candidates should have an interest in global affairs and public service.
Logistics Anchor
Read more here:
https://mccourt.georgetown.edu/ppia-public-service-weekend/
Research Fellowship at MIT's Blueprint Labs
Blueprint Labs is a research lab based at the Department of Economics at MIT. They are hiring multiple research fellows to start as soon as possible, but no later than June 2024.
Research fellows are full-time staff members who work on 2-3 research projects in close collaboration with MIT professors Joshua Angrist, Parag Pathak, David Autor, and/or Nikhil Agarwal, as well as with affiliate researchers at other institutions. Fellows will have the opportunity to work on leading-edge, policy-relevant research in a collaborative workplace environment.
Learn more and apply here, and check out their "Working at Blueprint Labs" video for a glimpse into the day-to-day environment. If you have questions, please email hiring@mitblueprintlabs.org.
Lindahl Academic Center Tutor
Tutor Application Process
Step 1: Applicants fill out the Lindahl Academic Center Tutor Application including a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript, and at least one reference.
Step 2: Application submissions are reviewed by the Tutor Coordinator
Step 3: Applicants who are selected for further consideration will be contacted by the Tutor Coordinator to discuss the interview process.
Learning Assistants
Learning Assistants help student-athletes in building the skills essential for their pursuit of a degree at the University of Minnesota. Learning Assistants serve as role models, study skills instructors, time management assistants, and guides for student-athletes at the University of Minnesota. This position requires constant feedback to the student, the coordinator of learning services, and academic counselor to monitor student-athlete progress and performance. Learning Assisants do not need to know all of the answers but should be able to direct student-athletes to the tools and resources necessary, through the University and the Learning Center, to be successful.
Subject Tutors
A subject tutor is responsible for breaking down concepts to a student for a particular course. The tutor must be able to explain the course material in an easy-to-understand manner and in a variety of ways. The tutor is not required to have taken the course personally; however, the tutor must be knowledgeable on the subject matter. Subject tutors typically meet for weekly sessions, so a consistent schedule is preferable. Subject tutors are able to tutor as many subjects as he/she/they feel comfortable tutoring. We are looking for tutors in the following areas: ECON 1101, 1102, 3xxx
Source website:
http://www.lindahlacademiccenter.umn.edu/apply_tutor.html
International Relations Officer
As an International Relations Officer (GS-11/12/13) you will work in the Office of International Relations and Economic Research (OIRER) Multilateral and Global Affairs Division. OIRER advances U.S. labor and employment priorities by leading and coordinating U.S. engagement with international bodies and foreign governments, and by researching economic trends and policies. This position will support engagement with one or more international organizations and on cross-cutting global affairs topics.
U.S Citizens & Nationals apply here: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/727844800
Status Candidates
International Economist
As an International Economist (GS-11/12) you will work in the Office of International Relations and Economic Research (OIRER). OIRER advances labor priorities by leading and coordinating U.S. engagement with international bodies and foreign governments. The economic research team in OIRER carries out research on labor rights and labor markets, the effects of trade on employment, and other analyses to support ILAB engagement on current and emerging issues.
Apply here: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/727836700
PPIA Public Policy & International Affairs Program
PPIA's 2023 JSI fellowship is ramping up and will officially begin in the upcoming weeks. With 150+ students committed to public service coming from diverse backgrounds all throughout the nation, students will participate in a fully-funded opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills they will need to succeed in graduate school and become influential roles serving the public good. Students will be engaged in graduate-level coursework on the campus of one of our six participating universities:
Click the links attached on the following universities for more information about each program:
Carnegie Mellon University – Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
Princeton University – School of Public and International Affairs
University of California, Berkeley – Goldman School of Public Policy
University of Michigan – Ford School of Public Policy
University of Minnesota – Humphrey School of Public Affairs
University of Washington – Evans School of Public Policy and Governance
PPIA Public Service Expo
Research Analyst - Wharton Real Estate Center
The successful candidate will support faculty research in a number of areas within the Real Estate Center, including real estate, public policy, and urban economics. Computer programming skills are necessary; ability to analyze data and write reports required. We anticipate that the successful candidate would work at the Center for up to two-three years, before going on to graduate programs or careers in real estate, finance, economics, or related disciplines. Independent thinking, a thorough understanding of economics, and self-motivation are highly valued in performing these functions. Candidate is expected to begin work in the summer of 2023.
Apply for the position HERE.
IMF Research Assistant
The International Monetary Fund is looking for talented candidates for their Research Assistant Program (RAP)
RAP participants will:
apply and build skills in economics analysis, research, and database
work with and support the operational and policy work of IMP economists; and
gain two years of relevant work experience before pursuing further studies o moving on to other employment opportunities
RAP is intended for students who have recently completed their undergraduate studies and bachelor's degrees in areas such as economics, computer science, statistics, math, business administration and other related fields with superior academic records (at least a 3.5 GPA cumulative) are encouraged to apply.
Apply at IMF.org/jobs
Become a Research Assistant at the Fed
Each year, the Federal Reserve System hires new Research Assistants (RAs) to work alongside PhD economists to assist with original economic research and provide critical support for policy analysis.
The RA position is a two-year program that leaves most RAs well-suited to pursue a graduate degree in economics or a variety of careers at the Fed or with other organizations. RAs often become involved in a variety of other projects, including collaboration with other government agencies and Federal Reserve System Banks, and participate in teaching local high school students to become literate in economics and finance.
Fall Recruitment Cycle: August 15-October 15
Spring Recruitment Cycle: October 21-January 31
For more information, including a list of duties and requirements, and instructions on how to apply, visit https://www.federalreserve.gov/careers-research-assistants.htm
Pre-Doctoral Technical Associate at M.I.T Sloan School of Management
Each year, the Federal Reserve System hires new Research Assistants (RAs) to work alongside PhD economists to assist with original economic research and provide critical support for policy analysis.
The RA position is a two-year program that leaves most RAs well-suited to pursue a graduate degree in economics or a variety of careers at the Fed or with other organizations. RAs often become involved in a variety of other projects, including collaboration with other government agencies and Federal Reserve System Banks, and participate in teaching local high school students to become literate in economics and finance.
Fall Recruitment Cycle: August 15-October 15
Spring Recruitment Cycle: October 21-January 31
Internships
Ascension - Healthcare Internships
Application link: https://ascn.me/45htFcv
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Linkedin post for internship: https://ascn.me/3LJljnh
Job Opportunities
Career Opportunities at Interactive Brokers
Interactive Brokers is looking for college graduates for entry-level career opportunities in finance and operations. Interactive Brokers is a subsidiary of publicly-traded Interactive Brokers Group, Inc. based in Greenwich, Connecticut and is a low-cost provider of trade execution and clearing services for active traders, institutional investors, financial advisors and introducing brokers. Interactive Brokers' headquarters are in Greenwich, CT, but they have offices around the world, including in the United States, Australia, China, Russia, Singapore, and more. For more information, visit https://boards.greenhouse.io/ibkr/jobs/4246812002.
Qualifications
bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Mathematics.
Strong problem solving and demonstrated analytical skills
Excellent attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Ability to prioritize a heavy workload under the pressure of completing assignments within time constraints
Excellent computer skills and experience using Microsoft Excel and Word and must posses the ability to use these tools to present data clearly and concisely
PPIA Public Policy & International Affairs Program
PPIA's 2023 JSI fellowship is ramping up and will officially begin in the upcoming weeks. With 150+ students committed to public service coming from diverse backgrounds all throughout the nation, students will participate in a fully-funded opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills they will need to succeed in graduate school and become influential roles serving the public good. Students will be engaged in graduate-level coursework on the campus of one of our six participating universities:
Click the links attached on the following universities for more information about each program:
Carnegie Mellon University – Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
Princeton University – School of Public and International Affairs
University of California, Berkeley – Goldman School of Public Policy
University of Michigan – Ford School of Public Policy
University of Minnesota – Humphrey School of Public Affairs
University of Washington – Evans School of Public Policy and Governance