"Pre-Doctoral Fellowship in International Finance & Macroeconomics (Prof. Gopinath)"

School: Faculty of Arts and Sciences

Department/Area: Economics

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

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• CV
• Transcript
• Brief statement of interest
• Sample of research done

Contact Information

Sonia J

Contact Email: econacademicappointments@fas.harvard.edu

Salary Range

$55,000

Minimum Number of References Required: 2

Maximum Number of References Allowed: 2

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