Pre-Doctoral Fellow, CIDER; SC Johnson College of Business

of Applied Economics and Management, the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, and the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration. Our academic research; industry and community engagement; and undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs all reflect the future of business: flexible, collaborative, and cross-disciplinary. The college community includes 232 research faculty, 46,000 alumni, and nearly 3,300 undergraduate, professional, and graduate students. The SC Johnson College of Business has an unparalleled resource base from which to draw--within the college, Cornell Tech in New York City, and Cornell University broadly. The Opportunity CIDER is a cross-campus initiative at Cornell University encompassing 25 faculty from multiple units across the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Cornell Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy. Cornell has a prominent brand name and a rich history of leadership in international development economics research and outreach, perhaps especially in the economics of poverty, food insecurity, and agricultural and rural development. Cornell was arguably the main academic incubator of Asia's Green Revolution. The world's main poverty and food insecurity measures were developed here. So were other key theories, measures and evidence around labor markets, nutrition, poverty traps, poverty-environment interactions, power, resilience, structural transformation, etc. Rigorous applied research to influence public and private decision makers globally is a part of Cornell's role as "the land grant university to the world." Key Responsibilities : Research Support Coordinate with faculty Principal Investigator(s) (PIs) and other members of the research team to assist in planning, designing, implementing, conducting, and analyzing research projects and associated data collection activities. Collect, clean, manage, and analyze secondary data to support faculty-led research initiatives. Work closely with PI(s) to develop and maintain code used to organize, structure, and analyze research data. Support the design, implementation, monitoring, and updating of research surveys. Liaise with partner organizations involved in research implementation and data collection efforts. Conduct literature reviews and synthesize findings to support ongoing research projects. Assist in the preparation of manuscripts for publication, conference presentations, and research talks. Support PI(s) in the preparation of grant and funding reports, Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, and other research-related documentation. Administrative Support Prepare materials and resources for programs, events, and initiatives as advised by the CIDER leadership team. Provide logistical and administrative support for CIDER events, including virtual and in-person training programs, workshops, and seminars. Professional Development Participate in regular research seminar series and engage in the intellectual life of the university. Participate in professional development and training opportunities for research assistants offered through CIDER and other campus units, including Mann Library and the Cornell Center for Social Sciences. With mutual agreement between the pre-doctoral Fellow and supervising faculty PI(s), serve as a teaching assistant for a related course. Appropriate workload adjustments will be provided during the teaching assistantship period to ensure total effort does not exceed 100% FTE. What We Need For further consideration, please submit a resume and cover letter describing your research interests, relevant quantitative research experience and skills, and interest in pursuing doctoral study. Applications received by October 15, 2026, will receive full consideration. Applications received after this date may be considered until the positions are filled. Bachelor's degree in economics, business, public policy, mathematics, statistics, or a related field with 2 to 4 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Previous coursework in econometrics and statistics and familiarity with statistical software such as Stata or R. Strong knowledge of economics research techniques and/or methods, manifest in coursework and/or prior research experience. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent professional verbal, written, and presentations skills. Ability to work well independently, as well as with others, and to meet deadlines. Ability to seek out, coordinate, and appropriately disseminate information . Experience working directly with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds. Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities. If you have all those things, great! We have a few more things that we would prefer you to have, but it's ok if you don't. Master's degree in economics, business, public policy, mathematics, statistics, or a related field. Relevant research experience (e.g., a senior thesis). Experience with additional data analysis, programming, or GIS tools such as ArcGIS, Python, or SQL. Foreign language proficiency, especially in French, Spanish, Swahili, Tamil, and/or Portuguese. Rewards and Benefits Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability. Those with F-1 OPT/STEM OPT can apply. No other visa sponsorship or relocation assistance is available for this position. University Job Title: Research Support Spec I Job Family: Academic Support Level: E Pay Rate Type: Salary Pay Range: $65,447.00 - $75,632.00 Remote Option Availability: Onsite Company: Contact Name: Melissa Dorward-Bauman Contact Email: msm298@cornell.edu Job Titles and Pay Ranges: Non-Union Positions Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria: Prior relevant work or industry experience Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position Unique applicable skills Academic Discipline Union Positions Current Employees: Online Submission Guidelines : Employment Assistance: Notice to Applicants: EEO Statement: Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff with diverse backgrounds from across the globe to pursue world-class education and career opportunities, to further the founding principle of "... any person ... any study." 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