Pre-Doctoral Fellowship in International Finance & Macroeconomics (Prof. Gopinath)
Position Description
This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with Professor Gita Gopinath on cutting-edge research in international finance and macroeconomics. The position is ideal for candidates planning to pursue a Ph.D. in economics and seeking hands-on research experience before graduate school.
Research Areas
- Tariffs and trade policy
- Stablecoins and digital currencies
- Optimal policy design in open economies
- Broader topics in international macroeconomics and finance
Responsibilities
- Conduct empirical analysis
- Review and summarize academic literature
- Assistant in theoretical and computational modeling
- Prepare presentations and draft sections of research papers
Location: Department of Economics, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA
Supervisor: Professor Gita Gopinath, website: https://gopinath.scholars.harvard.edu/
\*This position is fully paid and visa may be arranged
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's or master's degree in economics, mathematics, statistics, computer science, or related fields
- Strong quantitative and programming skills (Stata, R, Python; MATLAB)
- Knowledge of econometrics and macroeconomic theory
- Plus if also skilled in blockchain analysis but not necessary.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Hard working, committed, able to work independently and collaboratively
- Fellow is expected to work on campus and not remotely
Additional Qualifications
- Prior research experience in economics or finance is preferred
- Interest in pursuing a Ph.D. in economics
Contact Information
Sonia J
Contact Email: econacademicappointments@fas.harvard.edu
Salary Range
$55,000
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